Class Teacher
MPR/UPR ~ Full time ~ Required September 2025
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and
highly-motivated class teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team.
Our Lady of Ransom was judged to be an an OUTSTANDING Catholic school
(S48 Inspection, May 2022) and a GOOD school by Ofsted in January 2023
Our school provides a happy, calm atmosphere with delightful children,
a wonderful learning environment and supportive colleagues, governors and parents.
The successful candidate will need to be a strong practitioner committed to
achieving high standards of pupils' learning and capable of teaching imaginatively.
They will be willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.
The post would suit an experienced teacher who is either
a practising Catholic or willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
For more details please contact Mr. Parascandolo (Head Teacher)
via the school office (01268 785741)
Closing date: Thursday 8th May 2025 (4pm)
Interview date: w/c 12th May 2025
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date
Learning Support Assistant - Early Years
34.75hrs per week, term time only, 8:15am-4pm (Mon-Thurs) and 8:15-3:45pm (Fri)
with an unpaid 30 min lunch break
Scale 3 Point 6 £25,183 f.t.e. - Actual salary £19,959
We are looking for a dedicated, talented and experienced practitioner
to work as a Learning Support Assistant in our school and with our fabulous team.
Are you motivated to bring out the best in every child?
Is building strong and nurturing relationships central to your practice?
Can you work within our distinctly Catholic ethos?
You must be flexible, with an ability to think on your feet and use your initiative.
You must have patience, empathy and a positive, can-do attitude.
Holistic development is embraced across the school, therefore we are looking
for an individual who is able to promote the physical, spiritual, emotional,
intellectual and social development of every child.
The successful candidate will have wide experience of working within Early Years
and/or Key Stage 1 and be able to apply their knowledge and expertise to support the class teacher
in creating an engaging environment which stimulates pupils' curiosity and interests, progress and development.
Early Years qualifications, NVQs and/LSA qualifications or HLTA status is
desirable as is a First Aid qualification.
A good standard of English and maths is essential.
We use a Trauma Perceptive Practice approach and place the highest value on inclusion and celebrating diversity.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Following safer recruitment procedures an appointment will be subject to
satisfactory references, medical checks and enhanced DBS clearance.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
For more details please contact Mr. Parascandolo (Head Teacher)
via the school office (01268 785741)
For an application form please visit the school website www.olorcps.net
Closing date: 4pm on Thursday 8th May 2025
Interviews: w/c 12th May 2025
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date
Support Staff Application Form
Midday Play Assistant Vacancy
The Local Governing Committee of Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
is looking to appoint a Midday Play Assistant to oversee the children eating lunch and to encourage play activities with them so that their lunchtime is an enjoyable, sociable, learning experience.
You will be required to work for 6.25 hours per week (five x 1.25 hours each lunchtime)
to be paid on Point 2 (approx £12.26 per hour) during term time.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.
Closing Date: midnight on 21st April 2025
Interview date: tbc
Please FULLY complete the Support Staff application form, including details of two referees
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date
Support Staff Application Form