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Ref 192264B
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 .
Salary £25185 to £ 25989 pro rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 31.25 hours a week.
Closing Date 20/10/2025.
Location
Burnley Whittlefield Primary School, Tabor Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0HL (229 on roll)

Tel: 01282 429419
School website: www.whittlefield.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors at Whittlefield Primary School are delighted to be able to offer this exciting opportunity to join our very special team here and become part of our Whittlefield family. We are a school where pupils enjoy coming to school and working hard, which makes our work much more rewarding.  We see ourselves as a community in which we are all valued equally as individuals. We respect and empathise with each other and with all members of society. We value friendship, compassion, and honesty. We strive constantly for our children to enjoy school, have fun, and be enthusiastic lifelong learners. If you feel this is an ethos you can embrace, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for someone who:
  • Has experience working in a primary school classroom.

  • Relates well to children of all abilities and are passionate about raising aspirations and helping children reach their full potential.

  • Builds effective relationships with children and their families.

  • Enjoys working as part of a dedicated and caring team.

  • Has excellent communication skills.

  • As a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies.

  • Can readily adapt to the ever-changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner.

  • Has a strong and focused work ethic.

  • Is committed to upholding our school values, nurturing ethos, and strong behaviour policy.


    • Closing date: 20 October 2025 at 12 noon                                                                                                         
    Proposed Interview Date:  23 October 2025      

    This post includes lunch cover of 2.5 hours per week. 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

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

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.                                                             
    Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

  • GCSE English and Maths (Grade C and above or equivalent).


    • Desirable Qualifications
  • First Aid certificate.

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

  • Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment.

  • Experience of delivering interventions one to one and in small groups.


    • Desirable Experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice.

  • De-escalation strategies.

  • Teaching of phonics.

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Contact Mrs Thistlethwaite, Headteacher for an informal discussion.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    23/10/2025 
    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: vacancies@whittlefield.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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