apply online icon EARLY CAREER TEACHER

Ref 196093
Number of Posts 1
Grade TEACHERS PAY RANGE.
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01.09.25 ) .
Closing Date 14/05/2025.
Location
Adlington Primary School, Park Road, Adlington, Chorley, PR7 4JA (131 on roll)

Tel: 01257 480557
School website: www.adlingtonprimaryschool.co.uk
Summary
Adlington Primary School is a wonderful, smaller than average primary school, situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Adlington. We put high quality teaching, learning and pastoral care at the heart of all that we do and we pride ourselves on our excellent relationships with our children, families and community. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Early Career Teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2025. The year group will be decided, in collaboration with the successful applicant, based upon their strengths and expertise.

We can offer:
  • Over 135 delightful children who are articulate and enthusiastic, with a thirst for learning
  • Strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
  • A supportive, friendly staff team who strive for excellence
  • A supportive and effective Governing Body who cares about our school community
  • High quality professional development opportunities
  • Positive work-life balance

    We are looking for someone who:
  • Has a passion for teaching and learning and is an excellent classroom practitioner, with high expectations for children demonstrating an awareness of what it takes for every child to flourish, thrive and feel safe
  • Is able to inspire and motivate all pupils and is committed to delivering an engaging curriculum and enhancing learning both in and out of the classroom 
  • Uses effective and sequential planning, ongoing assessment and adaptive teaching to ensure that every child makes good progress
  • Is innovative and forward thinking, using research to underpin practice
  • Works well with others and builds positive relationships with children and their parents and carers
  • Shows a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
  • Is committed to delivering the school vision and upholding the school values of integrity, courage and kindness.

    Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01257 480 557. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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
  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Degree
  • Recent CPD relevant to the post
    • Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    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 and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@adlington.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the 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.

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