Class Teacher, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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The Governors are looking for an experienced, talented, motivational and inspiring Classroom Teacher to join our Catholic primary school at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate.

We are looking for someone who will:

• support the Catholic ethos of our school



• be a good to outstanding practitioner, able to motivate children



• be innovative, creative, forward thinking and work collaboratively within our team



• have high expectations of children of all groups and abilities



• engage and motivate children to learn



• be cheerful and friendly and build positive relationships with children, staff and parents



• be committed to children's welfare and safeguarding



• have a fair, positive and calm approach to ensure pupils meet high expectations of excellent behaviour


What we can offer you:

• A friendly, happy school that lives by its vision statement



• Happy children with exemplary standards of behaviour



• A welcoming and caring environment where everyone is valued
  
  Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)



• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)



• Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund



• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing