MATERNITY COVER - YEAR 5

Location

OUR LADY AND ST GERARD'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL. LOSTOCK HALL
Lourdes Avenue , Lostock Hall , Preston , Lancashire , PR5 5TB
Tel: 01772 335025
School website: www.ourlady-st-gerards.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 348

Information

The Governing Board of Our Lady and St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an experienced Year 5 teacher to cover a maternity leave. We are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to join our dedicated and committed staff team. The teacher we are seeking should have excellent organisational skills, high expectations and an energy and passion for teaching. We offer the opportunity for you to work with enthusiastic children who have a love for learning. We are a school where everyone is welcome and our Catholic values underpin our daily lives.

We are looking for a candidate who will;
be an outstanding teacher with a proven record of excellent classroom practice;
inspire, challenge and motivate the children to achieve their full potential;
demonstrate the desire and enthusiasm to build upon the strengths of the school;
support and develop the Catholic ethos of the school;
contribute to the wider life of the school;
undertake the responsibility of a curriculum area in the school if they are not an NQT;
be committed to safeguarding all children.

We offer;
a welcoming and supportive Catholic school where everyone is valued;
enthusiastic children who are eager to learn;
a supportive Governing Board;
a commitment to professional development;

The position is to cover a maternity leave and will be until the return of the post holder. We anticipate this position may be for twelve months. Applications are welcomed from both NQTs and experienced teachers.

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school if you require additional information.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return to the Headteacher c/o the School.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.