CLASS TEACHER KS1 (YEAR 1)

Location

SLYNE-WITH-HEST, ST LUKE'S, CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Shady Lane , Slyne , Lancaster , LA2 6JL
Tel: 01524 823505
School website: www.slyne-with-hest.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 221

Information

The Governors of Slyne-with-Hest St Luke’s Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint a highly-motivated, enthusiastic KS1 teacher, to join our team which was graded good by Ofsted (January 2022) and had a very successful SIAMs inspection in March 2024.

The successful candidate will be an able KS1 practitioner and will initially be responsible for teaching Year 1. In September, the school will have have 201 pupils on role organised into 7 single aged classes.

The Governors are looking for a teacher who: 

is committed to promoting the strong Christian ethos of our school 

has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour 

is creative and innovative along with having a sense of humour 

has excellent teaching skills and the ability to inspire the children they are teaching 

can work as part of a dedicated team and be flexible in their approach

is able to take on subject leadership responsibilities – ideally the successful candidate will lead PE across the school and also be willing to take an active part in supporting the well established extra-curricular sports provision including the involvement in the local SSCo partnership and related tournaments

In return, we can offer: 

enthusiastic, well behaved, happy children, who enjoy learning 

a dedicated team of experienced staff, parents and governors

a creative curriculum that seeks to teach the basics effectively while giving children lots of opportunity to develop other skills (including a range of sports and music)

a large open site with lots of opportunities for learning inside and outside the classroom

Our Mission Statement clearly sums up our philosophy and beliefs: Listen, learn, love and laugh as part of God’s family.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and appropriate references. The information provided will be dealt with in a confidential manner and 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 conducting  online searches.

Please contact Paul Bowden (Headteacher) to arrange an informal visit / tour of the school: head@slyne-with-hest.lancs.sch.uk   (01524) 823505

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.

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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

Degree 

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Essential Experience

Successful experience teaching in KS1 
Experience of:

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

Supporting children with a range of additional needs

Experience of leading a subject

Supporting the wider PE curriculum and extra-curricular activities

Proposed Interview Date:

21/05/2024 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@slyne-with-hest.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.