KS1 TEACHER MATERNITY COVER (TEMPORARY)

Location

COP LANE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL. PENWORTHAM

Tel: 01772 743131
School website: www.coplaneprimary.co.uk
Roll: 209

Information

The governors of Cop Lane CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced and outstanding full-time teacher to cover a maternity leave for Year 2 from 21st February 2022. This is a temporary position until the return of the postholder.
The vacant post would be in Y2. We are looking foremost for an excellent classroom practitioner, who will make a positive addition to our vibrant and successful school.

The successful candidate will:
• be a very successful classroom practitioner who is able to deploy a wide range of effective teaching strategies.
• have a secure understanding of KS1, phonics and statutory assessment
• be able to be an effective communicator and work effectively as part of a team
• have an innovative and creative approach to teaching and learning.
• be willing to support and develop the Christian ethos of the school.
• be able to lead a subject in school

The school can offer:
• opportunities to develop professionally
• a proactive and supportive governing body
• an ethos firmly based on Christian values.
• hardworking and polite children who are keen to learn
• supportive and engaged parents

Please note the requirement to have a faith reference is desirable only.
Applications should be completed on the Blackburn diocese form attached to this advert. The accompanying letter should be a maximum of two sides of A4. Please state clearly the reasons for applying for the post, key stage strengths and curriculum strengths.

Applications should be emailed to head@coplane.lancs.sch.uk or posted to the school by 12.00 noon on 26th November 2021.

Teaching observations will be held on Monday 6th December 2021 and successful candidates at this stage will be invited to interview on Thursday 9th December 2021 in the morning.

Opportunities to view the school are welcomed. Our virtual tour can also be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9XsOIrXm5Q

Please contact Mrs F Bradley, the school bursar to arrange a viewing.

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

Please see attached form for person specification

Desirable Qualifications

Please see attached form for person specification

Essential Experience

Please see attached form for person specification

Desirable Experience

Please see attached form for person specification

Proposed Interview Date:

09/12/2021 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable 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.