CLASS TEACHER

Location

ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, BRINDLE
Bournes Row , Off Gregson Lane , Hoghton , Preston , PR5 0DQ
Tel: 01254 853473
School website: www.stjosephsbrindle.com/
Roll: 90

Information

The Governing Body of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a dynamic and experienced KS2 teacher to join our teaching team. The ideal candidate will be passionate and enthusiastic about making a positive difference. We want somebody who will bring joy to the lives of our children, whilst challenging, nurturing and supporting them to become the best they can be. St Joseph's is a happy place to work, with wonderful children who are keen to learn and a fully committed staff team who fiercely promote the best outcomes for our children. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and passion for delivering excellence in the classroom we are looking to appoint an aspirational and dynamic practitioner. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent teaching, be forward thinking, creative and have a willingness to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who:

Is committed to the Catholic life of our school and is a role model in supporting our mission statement.

Is able to provide a happy, stimulating and well organised learning environment

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a commitment to high standards

Is able to use strategies that ensure that provision is differentiated to meet the needs of ALL learners

Is a flexible, resilient team player who can show warmth, sensitivity and build inclusive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

Is committed to making a difference to the lives and achievements of all pupils

 In return we can offer you:

A caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos rooted in the Catholic faith

Friendly, supportive colleagues who are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning to all of our pupils<

Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic pupils

Supportive parents

A school in a beautiful, semi-rural location with fantastic outdoor space including a Forest School and large playing fields. 

Opportunities for you to develop professionally and to make a difference within our school community;

An experienced, skilled Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support and challenge of the school. 

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 www.stjosephsbrindle.com

Essential Qualifications

QTS

Degree

Essential Experience

Experience of teaching in KS2

Effective teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of all pupils

To be able to effectively use data, assessment and target setting to raise standards/address weaknesses

An excellent classroom practitioner

A strength and passion for the teaching 

Desirable Experience

Leading the development of a subject in school

To have a key involvement in reviewing and developing the curriculum

To have had responsibility for policy development and implementation

Please specify strengths and areas of expertise

Proposed Interview Date:

21/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Should you wish to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact school.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be returned to the secretary@st-josephs-hoghton.lancs.sch.uk. . secretary@st-josephs-hoghton.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.