PART-TIME KS2 TEACHER

Location

ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, WRIGHTINGTON
Mossy Lea Road , Wrightington , Wigan , WN6 9RE
Tel: 01257 423092
School website: www.st-josephs-wrightington.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 85

Information

The post requires you to teach pupils and carry out the professional duties of a teacher under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher of the school.

These include the following general responsibilities:

To work with the Headteacher to maintain, promote and contribute to the Catholic Ethos of the school and the development of the Catholic life of the school in accordance with the school’s mission statement, aims and objectives.

To carry out responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Local Authority and the school’s safeguarding policy.

To share the responsibility for the health and well-being of all pupils.

Work as a class teacher providing an effective, relevant, meaningful and balanced curriculum for all pupils

To take the lead role in the planning and organisation of the curriculum, including classroom management and organisation of resources

Establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, working as part of the team in all aspect of school development, to ensure effective transition between classes and, where appropriate, key stages.

To assess pupils’ learning and record pupils’ development, progress and attainments, keeping records of children’s progress in line with school policy.

Plan, deliver and mark a quality of education that matches the needs of all pupils in your class to ensure that they meet their full potential.

Work in partnership with parents/carers in providing a quality educational experience for all children.

Implement Equal Opportunities in all aspects of school life.

To meet deadlines set to ensure timely information reaches the relevant colleague and to aid the smooth running of school systems and procedures.

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://www.st-josephs-wrightington.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified to degree level including Qualified Teacher Status

A commitment to own further professional development;

Desirable Qualifications

CCRS;

First Aid.

Essential Experience

Have experience of teaching in KS2

Desirable Experience

Have experience of working with SEND children;

Be a practising Catholic;

Have experience of teaching in a Church school.

Proposed Interview Date:

21/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please telephone the school on 01257 423092 to arrange a tour of the school or discuss any further details with Miss Gleeson.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Candidates will be required to complete the CES application form, plus other necessary recruitment forms, which are available to be downloaded from the school website –
www.st-josephs-wrightington.lancs.sch.uk.

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