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Ref 197040
Number of Posts 2
Grade Grade 4.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Closing Date 07/07/2025.
Location
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston, St Austin's Place, Avenham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3YJ (280 on roll)

Tel: 01772 253851
School website: www.staugustinespreston.co.uk
Summary
At our Catholic primary school, our children are at the heart of everything we do. They are friendly, curious and full of joy – a delight to work with each day. Our staff and governors are highly supportive, working closely together to ensure every child is nurtured, encouraged and inspired to reach their full potential.

We can offer you:
  • A warm, welcoming school family with a strong Catholic ethos.
  • Happy, well-behaved children who love to learn and make you smile daily.
  • A supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing and professional development.
  • Opportunities to work alongside talented, experienced colleagues who will help you grow in your role.
  • A central city location with excellent transport links, local amenities and a strong community spirit.

    The joys of working with us:
  • Sharing in the excitement of seeing children thrive academically, socially and spiritually.
  • Being part of a team that celebrates successes big and small.
  • Knowing that your work truly makes a difference every single day.
  • Enjoying a lively, creative atmosphere where no two days are the same!

    If you are a passionate, hardworking individual who wants to contribute to our caring and inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

    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.

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

    This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

    The closing date is 9am on 07/07/2025
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact the school.
    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: Please click here to apply for this vacancy.
    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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