CLASS TEACHER

Location

ASHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Ainsdale Drive , Ashton , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 1TU
Tel: 01772 728052
School website: www.ashton.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 205

Information

The Headteacher and Governors of Ashton Community Primary School are looking to appoint a highly effective teacher.  We are looking for someone who is inspiring, conscientious, and enthusiastic. The successful applicant will need to have high expectations for all children, be passionate about forming positive relationships between home and school and be driven to provide the best possible experience for our children here at Ashton. The year group will be subject to discussion with the successful applicant dependent on strengths and experience.

The successful candidate will:

 be an effective practitioner, with experience of primary aged pupils.

 have very high expectations of academic standards; pupils' achievement and their behaviour.

 have strong communication skills, building relationships with staff, parents and pupils.

We can offer you:

an opportunity to work with happy, enthusiastic children who deserve the very best

a friendly and supportive environment

supportive, experienced and enthusiastic staff.

Opportunities for excellent CPD and professional development.

Candidates are encouraged to visit our school prior to applying and should contact the school office to arrange this.

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.
More Information can be found at http://www.ashton.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Essential Experience

Teaching experience

Evidence of continual professional development

Evidence of improving own practice to high standards

Desirable Experience

Thorough understanding of how expectations through the key stage relate to end of key stage expectations 

Proposed Interview Date:

23/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mrs Louise Craig, Head Teacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

bursar@ashton.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.