YEAR 5 CLASS TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER

Location

CHORLEY ST JAMES' CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Devonport Way , Chorley , Lancashire , PR6 0TE
Tel: 01257 264638
School website: www.stjameschorley.org
Roll: 220

Information

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom teacher who is dedicated, highly motivated, with a proven record of excellence in teaching, learning & raising standards. We are a vibrant church school community with wonderful children and committed staff. Innovation and researched based practice is at the centre of all our work. Ofsted recently recognised the excellence in practice and provision.

The successful applicant would be expected to:

Support the Christian ethos of the school.

Support & enhance the vision of the school.

Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations who value all children.

Deliver consistently high quality learning opportunities.

Have a thorough understanding of strategies to raise standards and accelerated progress for all learners.

Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Our friendly and continually improving school can offer you: •A caring and happy atmosphere with strong Christian foundations.

A highly motivated and enthusiastic group of pupils.

Committed staff, parish, parents & community.

Excellent opportunities and a commitment to your professional development.

The post is suitable for outstanding practitioners with proven experience across KS2. 

Full details of our curriculum and Ethos can be found on our school website: https://chorleystjamesblogs.net

Shortlisting will take place on 5th January 2022.  A tour of school will be arranged only for all shortlisted candidates on the 7th January 2022.
Classroom Observations: week commencing 10th January 2022
Interviews: 19th January 2022.

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 Teaching Status

Proposed Interview Date:

19/01/2022 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please apply online using the attached form.. office@st-james-chorley.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.