CLASS TEACHER

Location

BRETHERTON ENDOWED COFE VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL, SOUTH ROAD, BRETHERTON, LEYLAND

Tel: 01772 600431
School website: www.brethertonschool.org.uk
Roll: 112

Information

Walking in the footsteps of Jesus with our Christian family, we learn, grow, achieve and flourish together in God's love.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and creative classroom teacher to work as part of the enthusiastic and highly motivated team in our welcoming rural school. We are a rural school with a strong Christian vision. Our Christian values are at the centre of everything that we do, helping us to learn, grow, achieve, and flourish together in God's love.

The position will initially involve teaching a mixed Year 2/3 class, however candidates must be willing to teach any age and be capable of teaching up to Year 6

The successful candidate will:

be passionate about achieving the very best for every child;

have excellent subject knowledge, especially in Maths and English;

have a high degree of professionalism in their approach to work

be able to competently lead subject areas (likely to be PE or Science);

be well organised and have the highest expectations of learning, achievement, progress and behaviour;

inspire pupils through creative teaching and incorporate learning outside;

be enthusiastic and fully committed to playing an active role in every aspect of school life;

establish and maintain excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

We can offer:

A positive, caring and inclusive ethos.

Happy children with a thirst for knowledge.

A dedicated, determined and dynamic staff team.

A bright and stimulating working environment.

Attractive outdoor learning environment.

A supportive and effective Governing Body.

Opportunities for continued professional development.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach as part of the interview process and this is likely to take place during week commencing 26th April.

Visits to the school would usually be warmly welcomed and encouraged, however under the current Covid 19 restrictions potential candidates are strongly recommended to view the school website www.brethertonschool.org.uk and feel free to attend one of our zoom question and answer sessions with the Head Teacher and Deputy. These will be held on Tuesday 23rd March at 4pm and Wednesday 24th March 4pm.

Please contact bursar@bretherton.lancs.sch.uk if you would like to book onto one of these sessions to receive the zoom link.

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

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 www.brethertonschool.org.uk

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree (or equivalent)

Recent participation in relevant training

Essential Experience

Relevant, successful teaching experience in a primary school

Recent and relevant training in safeguarding pupils

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching in mixed aged class

Enthusiasm and interest in sport, physical activity and facilitating competitive sport within primary schools.

An interest in supporting children with Special Educational Needs

A practising Christian faith

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

School office 01772 600431

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications to bursar@bretherton.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.