Primary Teacher x 2 Key stage 2
St Matthew Academy
Lewisham
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2025
Job overview
Salary: Main Scale/UPS/ECT
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: September 2025
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Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Class Teacher at St Matthew Academy. You can find our April 2025 Outstanding Ofsted Report here - https://www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/
At St Matthew Academy, pupils develop a rich body of knowledge and achieve very highly. As a result, pupils are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils are committed to their learning and take pride in their work. Pupils have highly positive attitudes and behave well in lessons.
Are you a passionate, exceptional practitioner looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join an academy with exemplary behaviour, allowing you to focus on celebrating the success of the whole school? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team in exceptional all through academy that is dedicated to providing an exemplary educational experience to all its pupils? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Our School
Pupils receive an exceptional education. This starts in early years, where strong foundations are built, and continues through to the primary and secondary phases. The school takes a nurturing and caring approach, which leads to pupils feeling and being safe and secure.
Pupils benefit from an exceptional enrichment offer. The school provides numerous, varied opportunities to nurture, develop, and stretch pupil’s talents and interests. The school places a high priority on making sure pupils develop a love of reading.
Staff have consistently high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct. Pupils behave very well in all phases of their education. Staff benefit from high quality professional development, which enables them to continually improve their teaching. Leadership and management are exceptional.
We are heavily oversubscribed all through Academy, with 1072 pupils and we are on our way to becoming a leading educational establishment as we continue to flourish within the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust. We have been operating to an exemplary level and are committed to providing our pupils with the best possible education. The academy virtues of: Integrity, Courage and Service are the heartbeat of our school, which enables all of our staff and pupils to thrive.
To be successful within this role we are looking for a person who has:
A passion for education and commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents
A deep understanding of challenges facing young people and a commitment to promoting their welfare and well-being
An innovative and strategic approach to problem solving, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to embrace change and new challenges
In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a growing Catholic Academy Trust, which is committed to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and to contribute to the development of an academy that is poised for even more success.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will:
Have the highest expectations for the achievement of every pupil in their class.
Create a nurturing, ambitious and inspiring learning environment for the pupils in their class.
Demonstrate a passion for developing an engaging and challenging curriculum.
Be highly self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and be committed to developing their practice.
Display a commitment to assist and participate in wider aspects of school life.
Have strong subject knowledge of the statutory National Curriculum requirements.
Use assessment effectively to set clear targets for pupil progress and adapt teaching to successfully deliver inclusive practice
Education:
Graduate degree.
Teaching qualification.
Skills & Experience:
Successful initial teacher training.
Proven academic track record.
Personal Qualities:
Committed to building a school rooted in our virtues of Courage, Integrity and Service.
Dedicated professional.
Confident communicator.
Strong team player.
Committed to high achievement.
Good sense of humour.
Flexibility.
Knowledge and Understanding:
Excellent understanding of Curriculum requirements.
Awareness and appreciation of the importance of safeguarding young people.
Awareness and appreciation of working in a Catholic School.
Purpose of the Post
To support the achievement of all children so that they are able to be both happy and successful, to flourish as individuals.
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher, as described in the current “School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions” document, including specific duties assigned by the Head of Primary.
Accountability
Accountable to: The Head of Primary
Key Responsibilities:
To plan and to teach engaging lessons that take account of curriculum coverage and enable pupil progress.
To monitor and ensure pupil progress.
To provide a stimulating learning environment.
To implement effective behaviour management strategies.
Staff Development/Training/Reviews/Meetings
Participating, if required, in staff development and performance review.
Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work.
Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher.
Advising and co-operating with the Headteacher and other teachers on the preparation and development of programmes of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
Resourcing
To be responsible for the use and care of the teaching area including the adherence to relevant health and safety regulations.
To ensure that the teaching area presents a stimulating environment for teaching and learning.
Policy
To attend relevant meetings.
To implement the Academy’s policies.
About St Matthew Academy
At St Matthew Academy, we pride ourselves on our diverse, vibrant, Catholic all-through nature. The school has a successful history of providing an excellent education for young people aged 4 to 16, through an environment which stimulates intellectual learning and growth, which promotes excellence.
Our motto; ‘Let Your Light Shine’ is taken from St Matthew’s Gospel and captures our belief in the unique quality and ability of every individual. Our aim is to ensure that the talents and strengths of every young person is nurtured, encouraged, developed and celebrated.
Our position as an all-through academy across one site offers many opportunities to boost academic and personal development for all pupils and a shared ethos supports all of our learners with high expectations and consistent pastoral care. Primary and secondary phase’s works together to track every pupil’s progress throughout their time with us, enabling us to ensure pupils are provided with a smooth transition at every stage of their St Matthew Academy career. The all through setting benefits all; allowing primary pupils access to secondary specialisms, resources and facilities, secondary pupils are offered mentor and leadership roles with younger peers and staff are provided with greater possibilities for professional development and learning.
STAFF REWARDS & BENEFITS
Staff Training & Professional Development
We believe that training and professional development for staff is of paramount importance, and we devote considerable time and energy to it. We offer a range of different training options designed to ensure that training is fully personalised to the individual member of staff.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
The Academy participates in a cycle-to-work scheme to provide financial assistance to staff who wish to purchase a new bicycle and accessories. Staff choose a bike from a selection at over 2,000 retailers nationwide, hire it for an agreed length of time, then snap it up for a fraction of it's original value. Staff can save 25-39% and there is nothing to pay upfront. The payments are taken tax efficiently from the staff member’s salary over 12 months at which point Cyclescheme will contact the staff member regarding ownership options at the end of the Hire Agreement.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
Staff members can apply for an annual season ticket loan where the cost of the season ticket is spread over 10 monthly payments, interest free.
Employee Assistance Programme
Health Assured provides our staff with a confidential 24 hour support line to discuss issues relating to family, financial, stress and anxiety etc.
Tech Scheme
Techscheme lets you get the latest technology through your employer, choosing from a range of over 5000 products available from the Apple store or Currys PC World. Staff can spread the cost with payments from their salary across 12, 24 or 36 months and make National Insurance savings of up to 12%. Best of all - the staff member will own the products from the beginning and there’s no end of hire fee.
Health & Wellbeing
As part of our commitment to maintaining health and safety, and ensuring that reasonable adjustments are made for those that require it, new staff are invited to complete a health questionnaire before beginning their employment. The Academy also subscribes to an Occupational Health Referral scheme for existing staff members.
Use of Academy Gym
The Academy gym is available for staff to use after school free of charge. Induction sessions are conducted by a member of the PE team.
Annual Salaries
We offer competitive salaries for both Teaching and Support staff, (Inner London Weighting) including recruitment and retention allowances, in some cases.
Catering Facilities
Our catering facilities and canteen menus are designed to reflect all tastes and cultures. The Academy supports the Change 4 Life Healthy Lifestyle Campaign. Breakfast is available for staff to purchase in the mornings.
Rewards for 100% Attendance
We really value your commitment to each working day and as a token of this, each term, every staff member who achieves 100% attendance will be rewarded with a gift.
Pension Scheme Contributions
The Teachers Pension Scheme and the Local Government Pension Scheme are available for teaching and support staff respectively. Both are generous final salary schemes and staff are enrolled automatically but have the option to opt out. Contributions vary dependent on the employee’s income level.
Social Events
Staff social events are organised during the year, to ensure that staff members get the opportunity to unwind and enjoy a well-deserved break from work.
We welcome visits to the Academy prior to application. To arrange, please contact Jane Stephenson, HR Manager via HR@stmatthewacademy.co.uk.
You can also visit www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk for more information or follow us on Twitter via www.twitter.com/StMattAcad.
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