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St Richard’s RC Primary School “To Know, Love and Follow Jesus” Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA Tel: 01942 882980 Headteacher: Dawn Nulty   Required for May 2012 or as soon as possible afterwards   Class Teacher for Key Stage 2 MPS   The Governing Body are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher to join our forward thinking and dedicated team.  The successful candidate will teach a Key Stage 2 class in the first instance. It is desirable that you have curriculum strengths in the areas of Science and ICT.   You will need to be:   an excellent classroom practitioner who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, cheerful and able to contribute to the leadership of this happy and caring school passionate about learning, committed to school improvement and able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims, purpose and ethos of our Catholic school a Teacher, capable of raising standards, who is able to inspire, encourage and support our children an effective communicator with all members of the school community a person who has high expectations and a clear vision of excellence in primary education.  We can offer:   a positive Catholic ethos, strong parish links and a friendly, supportive Parish Priest a vibrant well resourced working environment enthusiastic, happy and responsive learners supportive, caring and involved parents a dedicated and highly effective Governing Body a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking staff team a Senior Leadership Team committed to raising standards and delivering excellence opportunities for continued professional development.  Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.  Please phone school to make an appointment.   Application packs are available either electronically or by mail.  All forms should be returned to the school office via post or e-mail marked for the attention of the Headteacher, Private and Confidential.   For further details and an application pack please contact the school office on 01942 882980. E-mail:     Shortlisting: week commencing 5 March 2012. Interview and Lesson Observation Dates: week commencing 12 March 2012.   This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.   Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.