Vacancies

Class Teacher (KS2) Vacancy

1 Year Fixed term contract – starting September 2025 

  Full-time position – Teacher Main Pay Scale - £31,650 - £43,607
 
 

Why work at St Paul’s?

We are a thriving and vibrant primary academy educating approximately 650 children, including our nursery. We are an inclusive church school, which is part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust.

Within a Christian environment, we aim to provide a beacon of light to guide children on their journey through life, equipping them with the values, which will lay the foundations for future development.

Every adult is committed to being inspirational; sharing their knowledge, interest and passions; creating life-long learners who are confident exploring, navigating and developing their understanding of the world around them.

We aim to recruit high calibre staff who are committed to achieving the highest standards. The successful  candidate must also be reflective and have the ability to contribute to the school’s journey towards Outstanding.

What we are looking for:
 

We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher for a one-year fixed term position, starting September 2025. We are looking for a teacher who has:

•             A high level of classroom expertise

•             A track record of good or better teaching or has evidence of good, or better placement as part                        of their training

•             A secure understanding of the curriculum

•             Teaching and learning approaches that have a high impact on pupils vulnerable to underachieving

•             The ability to work in partnership with staff, pupils and parents

•             Willingness to work within a church school ethos

•             High expectations of pupils, colleagues and themselves

•             Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

•             An awareness of the need to be reflective in all areas

•             Commitment to contribute to the wider curriculum, offering enrichment opportunities to all

•             Effectively promotes and develops the vision, aims, culture and ethos of the school

•             The ability to create an inspirational learning environment

•             A passion for making learning experiences exciting, memorable and engaging for all

What we can offer you:

•             Excellent training and development opportunities

•             A welcoming and supportive team

•             A significant part in the continuing development of our academy

•             A friendly, diverse and welcoming environment

•             Children who love coming to school and are keen to learn

•             Membership of a strong and supportive Academy Trust

•             An academy with a history of strong academic results

Come and join our dedicated professional team.  We welcome all applications including ECTs. Unfortunately CVs will not be considered. The academy has a commitment to equality and diversity and encourages recruits from a diverse background to apply.

We welcome visits so if you would like to see our school or have any questions, please email Tracy Webb our Head of Administration at twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org  or call 01424 424530. 

Closing date: Monday 2 June 2025

Interviews: Friday 6 June 2025

Email completed application form to: twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org 

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details /applications on file once the position is filled.

Safeguarding

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.
Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. 
 

Additional Information - Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions, we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Why work at St Paul’s?

We are a thriving and vibrant primary academy educating approximately 650 children, including our nursery. We are an inclusive church school, which is part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust.

Within a Christian environment, we aim to provide a beacon of light to guide children on their journey through life, equipping them with the values, which will lay the foundations for future development.

Every adult is committed to being inspirational; sharing their knowledge, interest and passions; creating life-long learners who are confident exploring, navigating and developing their understanding of the world around them.

We aim to recruit high calibre staff who are committed to achieving the highest standards. The successful candidate must also be reflective and have the ability to contribute to the school’s journey towards Outstanding.

We need you!

We have vacancies available for Teaching Assistant/MDSAs (qualified or training towards a supporting teaching and learning qualification) to join our popular, inclusive Church academy starting from September 2025.

The successful candidates will be joining a strong team supporting learning. You should be a passionate individual who is motivated to work both within the classroom and independently (1:1 and with small groups) to allow our pupils to fulfil their potential.  In return we can offer you strong training opportunities working within a friendly and supportive learning environment.

You will also be expected to take on the position of a MDSA to cover the lunchtime period.

A TA2 position is for 15 hours per week, term time only, Monday - Friday, 9.00/9.15a.m. – 12.00/12.15p.m.You will be paid on the Single Status pay scale (Grade 3 £24,027 pro rata, per annum).

A MDSA position is for 5 hours per week, term time only, Monday - Friday, 12.00/12.15p.m. – 1.00/1.15p.m.You will be paid on the Single Status pay scale (Grade 2 £23,656 pro rata, per annum).

Come and join our dedicated professional team.  The academy has a commitment to equality and diversity and encourages recruits from a diverse background to apply.

If you would like further information about our academy please visit our website, https://www.stpaulsceacademy.org/. We welcome visits so if you would like to see our school or have any questions, please email Tracy Webb our Head of Administration at twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org or call 01424 424530. 

·         Closing date: Friday 13 June 2025 @ 9a.m.

·         Interviews: Wednesday 18 June 2025

·         Email completed application form to: twebb@stpaulsceacademy.org

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details /applications on file once the position is filled.

Safeguarding

·         This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.

·         Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted

·         All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau.

·         This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. 

Additional Information - Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions, we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.