KEY STAGE 2 CLASS TEACHER (YEAR 4)

Location

HELMSHORE PRIMARY SCHOOL, GREGORY FOLD, HELMSHORE, ROSSENDALE

Tel: 01706 213756
School website: www.helmshoreprimaryschool.co.uk
Roll: 413

Information

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding class teacher to work as part of our enthusiastic and highly motivated team. They must be committed to playing a full part in the life of the school and be determined to achieve the very best for every child.

We are a successful, thriving school that delivers an enriched, exciting and creative curriculum. We have a caring ethos and the children and their learning is at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to inspire and support learners, including children, parents, staff and members of the school community to enable them to fulfil their aspirations and become the best they are able to be.

Helmshore Primary School is a large school with 413 pupils organised into 14 classes. We are in a semi-rural location and serve the families of Helmshore and the surrounding area. Despite our size we take great pride in being a friendly, caring school with an inclusive ethos. The staff team is hard working and committed to school improvement. The school was graded as Outstanding during our last Ofsted Inspection in March 2012 and we are all committed to continued high standards and success in future inspections.

Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to arrange a COVID safe visit to school. As we are limiting the number of people in school, we can only offer after school visits at this time. Whilst you will not get the same experience that you would by meeting our pupils and staff, it will still give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with our school and ask any questions to support your application. Visits will be available on Monday 19th April and Wednesday 21st April between 3.15pm and 5.00pm. Please contact the school office on 01706 213756 to arrange an appointment.

Please note the closing date for applications is Monday, 26th April 2021 at 12.00noon.

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

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.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree

Essential Experience

Recent experience of teaching within the primary phase

Recent experience of teaching within KS2

Experience of delivering a high quality, well planned primary curriculum

Desirable Experience

Experience of leading a curriculum or subject area

Proposed Interview Date:

30/04/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Further details about the school can be found by visiting the school website www.helmshoreprimaryschool.co.uk. Alternatively if you would like to arrange a visit to our school in line with current COVID-19 guidance, please contact the school office on 01706 213756 to arrange an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher, c/o School or by downloading the application pack attached.. Return forms to the Headteacher at 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.