The posting
Are you a passionate and dedicated primary teacher looking to make a real difference in children's lives?
St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and creating an environment where every child can thrive. We are looking for a teacher who combines expertise, energy and compassion, and who believes in helping all pupils achieve their full potential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive school community where relationships matter, aspirations are high and every child is valued as a unique member of God's family.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to securing the very best outcomes for pupils. They will build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues, adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, and contribute positively to the life and ethos of our school.
The role will include:
- Teaching a class and taking responsibility for planning, assessment, recording and pupil progress.
- Creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment that supports both academic achievement and personal development.
- Meeting the social, emotional and learning needs of all pupils.
- Upholding and promoting the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
- Fulfilling the professional responsibilities set out within the Teachers' Standards.
About St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St George's is a thriving primary school in Littleover, Derby, with approximately 350 pupils on roll.
We are a diverse and multicultural community where every child is welcomed, nurtured and encouraged to succeed. Our school was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2024, reflecting the exceptional experiences and outcomes we provide for our pupils. We were also judged Good in our most recent Diocesan Canonical Inspection, with six of the nine areas inspected graded as Outstanding.
At the heart of everything we do is our mission:
"Grow in faith and have faith in growing."
We strive to ensure that every pupil leaves St George's with faith in themselves, faith in others and faith in God, equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish in the next stage of their education and beyond.
Being Part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
St George's is proud to be part of St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, a family of 25 Catholic schools working together across Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport.
United by a shared vision of excellence, we are committed to providing outstanding educational, spiritual and personal development opportunities for every child. Collaboration across our schools creates exciting opportunities for professional growth, innovation and career development.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to investing in our people and supporting colleagues throughout their careers.
We offer:
✅ Excellent professional development opportunities, including high-quality CPD and leadership development programmes.
✅ Genuine career progression pathways across our Trust and the wider family of Catholic schools within the Diocese.
✅ Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing support, advice and counselling services.
✅ Generous pension provision through the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
✅ Nationally recognised terms and conditions for pay and employment.
✅ A supportive and collaborative working environment where staff wellbeing and development are prioritised.
For more information about the Trust, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk.
