Castor Church of England Primary School

“We have faith in God, ourselves and everyone around us”

We have two current vacancies at the school, details of both can be found below

Finance Manager Required – part time – 30 hours per week

Finance Manager G9 (23-28) depending on experience pro rata £30, 151 - £34, 723

This post presents a fantastic opportunity for you to join our successful and happy village school as our Finance Manager.  Castor Church of England Primary School is located in the village of Castor just outside of Peterborough.  We are a one-form entry school with 164 children on roll.

We are looking for a person with experience of school financial management or bursarial duties.  They are required to organise, maintain and monitor the school’s financial and personnel systems and to manage office functions to ensure an effective service to the school.

This part-time role would be for 30 hours per week during school term time with a further 45 hours to be taken during school holidays, as required by the school. The working hours are negotiable.

Salary: Grade 9 Pay-scale is commensurate with qualifications and experience

Closing date:  9am Friday 29^th September.

Contact: A job description and application form can be downloaded here.  Alternatively contact the school office on 01733 380280 if you have any questions or would like to visit our school.

Please return completed application forms and covering letter to Mrs Alice Edwards, Headteacher .  Applications should please be emailed to secretary@castor.peterborough.sch.uk by 9am on Friday 29^th September.

Castor C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and do require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Permanent full-time Class Teacher (main pay scale)

Start date: October 2023 or as soon as possible there afterwards

We are looking to appoint a full-time class teacher to join our rapidly improving village school.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our friendly team at Castor CofE Primary School and contribute to the academic growth and holistic development of the children in our school.

This is a school with massive potential and one where the right candidate can really make a difference. It is an exciting time and would be a fantastic opportunity for someone, who has the drive and skills to impact change.

Castor Church of England Primary School is set in a beautiful village just four miles from Peterborough with excellent road links to the surrounding area.  It is a place where every member of the team is highly valued and where the right candidate can make a difference to the lives of our children within a supportive caring environment that reflects the Christian values of our school.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

We are looking for a teacher who can:

• Inspire and motivate children to engage with their learning
• Involve children as active learners
• Promote independent thinking and reasoning
• Teach in creative and challenging ways
• Unlock and develop the potential within every child
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
   
  You will be:

• A teacher with passion for learning, who pursues excellence
• Somebody who builds positive relationships with children, their families, staff, governors and the wider community.
• A teacher who wants to work as part of a team and shape practice
• A teacher committed to ongoing professional development-a lifelong learner
• An excellent teacher, passionate about teaching and learning, with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Aspirational, both for yourself and the children you teach
• Supportive of our Church School ethos
   
   
  In return, we can offer:
• Delightful children who are eager to learn
• Welcoming and helpful colleagues
• A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body
• A strong partnership with parents and the wider community
• A place where you can thrive and grow – whatever stage you are in your career
   
  Visits to the school and a discussion with the Headteacher are warmly welcomed.  Please contact the school office on 01733 380280 or email secretary@castor.peterborough.sch.uk for an appointment (emails will be monitored during the summer break by the Office Manager).
   

A job description and application form can be downloaded from this page.   Please return completed application forms and covering letter to Alice Edwards, Headteacher (email applications to secretary@castor.peterborough.sch.uk)  by 12.00 noon on Monday 18^th September.  

Interviews are planned for Thursday 28^th September.

Castor C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and do require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.