CLASS TEACHER

Location

BOLTON-LE-SANDS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, MOUNT PLEASANT LANE, BOLTON-LE-SANDS, LANCASTER

Tel: 01524 823606
School website: blsschool.co.uk
Roll: 304

Information

The Governing Body of Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, effective and inspirational Temporary Class Teacher to support the learning of pupils in our care whilst a member of staff is on adoption leave.

We are looking for a Temporary Class Teacher with experience of teaching in Year 3 & 4. This vacancy would be ideal for a teacher on the Main Pay Scale (Main Pay Scale 1 to Main Pay Scale 6). This role would be to work for a minimum of 4 days (but may be full time) in a mixed Year 3 & 4 class.

Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is a popular, coastal village school set in the north of Lancashire with excellent access to the motorway network and stunning views across the bay. Currently, there are 304 pupils on roll taught across eleven mixed-age classes.

At Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School, we offer:

A happy and welcoming village school with a strong partnership with its church and community

Friendly, well-mannered and enthusiastic children

Supportive and active governors

A dedicated, hard-working and experienced staff team


The Governing Body is looking for a Class Teacher who:

Will actively support and enhance the strong Christian character of our school

Has high expectations of pupils’ achievements and behaviour

Understands how pupils learn and how best to support them to success

Can plan and deliver quality sequences of learning in all subject areas

Has excellent literacy skills and is able to communicate effectively and politely with all stakeholders

Approaches curriculum development creatively, crafting a stimulating and conducive learning environment

Understands the confidential nature of school issues

Is organised and pays attention to detail, carrying out the role with precision, care and enthusiasm

Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to unexpected situations quickly and effectively

Is friendly, fair and able to deal effectively and positively with a wide range of situations

Has a great sense of humour

The Governing Body takes safeguarding the pupils of our school very seriously, and to this end, the successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The information you provide will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. The successful candidate will also be required to provide documentary proof of identity and qualifications. The school reserves the right to seek any further references deemed appropriate, including conduction online searches.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
More Information can be found at http://blsschool.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

Understanding and experience of using enhanced provision teaching strategies

Specific understanding or experience relating to meeting the needs of younger children

Essential Experience

Pupils’ educational development 

Curriculum and Assessment

Effective teaching and learning strategies 

Effective behaviour management strategies and principles 

Knowledge and understanding of how to meet the varying needs of children including SEND principles and procedures

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

Desirable Experience

Active member of a church in membership of Churches Together in England.

Knowledge and experience of leading a subject

Proposed Interview Date:

17/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

To book an appointment for a school visit, please contact Miss Amy Joel, School Administrative Officer on 01524 823 606.
Enquiries about the post should be directed to Mr Daniel Hargreaves, Headteacher, by email:
head@bolton-le-sands.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Diocesan application forms should be used and must be returned to Mr Daniel Hargreaves, Headteacher, by email. Covering letters should be concise, no more than 2 sides of A4, Arial font size 11:
head@bolton-le-sands.lancs.sch.uk Please add ‘TEACHER APPLICATION’ to the subject line.
. Return forms to the Headteacher at the School

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.