CLASS TEACHER Permanent & CLASS TEACHER Temporary to cover maternity leave

Location

CHORLEY. THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Highfield Road South , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 1RB
Tel: 01257 262940
School website: www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 214

Information

We are seeking to appoint two outstanding, dynamic and creative teachers to join our happy Christian School from September 2021 for a Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 class.

Vacancy 1 - Full time class teacher permanent
Vacancy 2 - Full time class teacher temporary to cover maternity leave up to 12 months

Please clearly indicate on your application whether you are interested in either vacancy or just one.

The candidates will be an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner, who has a commitment to Christian education and the Christian ethos of the school. They will be a highly motivated and caring individual who is committed to giving our pupils the very best education.

We are looking for candidates who:

- are outstanding, creative and passionate teachers, who will inspire our pupils and make
learning an exciting experience.
- have a strong commitment to providing challenging and exciting learning opportunities for all
of our children within a Christian environment.
- fully understand how young children learn and can meet the needs of all children through
high quality provision and support.
- have very high expectations of children, staff and parents in the pursuit of progress.
- have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive
relationships with parents, pupils and staff.
- have an excellent attendance record at work.

We can offer you:
- a welcoming, supportive and hardworking school community with a strong Christian character
where our values shine through.
- well behaved, respectful and happy children who are eager to learn.
- a dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic team of staff.
- a passionate and committed governing body.
- a school with strong links to its parish .
- committed and supportive parents.
- a forward thinking school offering continuous professional development opportunities.
- a firm commitment to your continuing professional development including excellent
- opportunities for CPD and collaboration with other schools.

This post will KS1 or KS2. More Information about the school can be found at
www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk

We would like to invite prospective candidates to visit the school at the following times.
Please telephone the school office to book:

- Tuesday 11th May 2021 at 3:45pm
- Thursday 13th May 2021 at 3:45pm

Applications should consist of the attached application form, along with a letter of application (two sides of A4 maximum). When writing your letter of application, please evidence each of the person specification criteria, giving concrete examples for each point and demonstrating impact. We want to know what you have actually done, the impact it has had and how you will apply this to our position.

IMPORTANT DATES
- Closing date Monday 17th May 2021 at 12 noon.
- Shortlisting Wednesday 19th May 2021
- Lesson observations Friday 21st May, Tuesday 25th May and Wednesday 26th May 2021
- Interviews Thursday 27th May 2021

NQT's are welcome to apply

All candidates who feel happy to support and participate in the Christian ethos and values of our school are welcome to apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an ENHANCED criminal record check via the DBS.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

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

Essential Qualifications

Degree
QTS

Proposed Interview Date:

27/05/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school 01257 262940

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please return forms to bursar@st-laurence.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.