Teacher (MPS)

Kettleshulme St James CE (VA) Primary is a small but mighty school located on the edge of the Peak District National Park. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate classroom practitioner, with infinite amounts of joy, energy, kindness and love, to join our School Family.

We are a passionate team seeking to recruit an inspirational class teacher to help us maintain and further develop our ethos of “A Loving Branch from which to Soar”. Our Christian values of “HEART – Hard-work, Empowerment, Acceptance, Respect and Thankfulness” underpin our day-to-day learning, teaching and relationships. Our experienced staff thrive on challenge, innovation and creativity whilst having clear and rigorous systems in place to ensure children’s learning remains at the centre of our school vision. Excellent behaviour for learning and attitudes to school ensure that our school is harmonious, child centred and a positive place to teach and learn. Kettleshulme St James CE Primary School is an exciting place to be.

We are looking for a classroom teacher who:
• Is energetic, dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking.
• Really cares about all of the pupils in our school.
• Has excellent behaviour management skills.
• Enables pupils to feel safe and valued.
• Is willing to take on areas of leadership across the school.
• Is able to motivate and inspire young minds.
• Is able to demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Has a love of the outdoors.
• Has an inclusive approach to all learners.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Understands the challenges of small schools.
• Is a team player.
• Is keen to immerse themselves into our school and the wider community.

We can offer:
• A school whose children make us proud: they enjoy school, are inquisitive and well behaved.
• New experiences and training.
• The opportunity to utilise your strengths and passions e.g. within Forest School, P.E. or SEND support.
• A creative and developed curriculum.
• A welcoming all-inclusive Christian ethos.
• A supportive team to work alongside.
• A committed and understanding governing body.

Kettleshulme St James Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and participate in a safer recruitment process.

For further information and details about our school please visit our website:
www.kettleshulmestjames.cheshire.sch.uk
Also take a look at our Virtual Tour:
https://youtu.be/KXO5dxAmbaE
And our weekly Newsletters:
https://www.kettleshulmestjames.cheshire.sch.uk/page/weekly-newsletter/107163

We encourage you to come and visit our school, meet our children and staff, and experience our warm and friendly welcome. To book a visit please email or call.
Kettleshulme St James CE (VA) Primary School
Macclesfield Road
Kettleshulme
Cheshire
SK23 7QU
Tel: 01663 738020
admin@kettleshulmestjames.cheshire.sch.uk
head@kettleshulmestjames.cheshire.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 5:30pm on Friday 25th April 2025
Making an application
Please complete the application form attached to this pack.
We are unable to accept your CV.
We invite applicants to include a supporting letter, no more than 2 sides of A4.