EYFS CLASS TEACHER

Location

NEW LONGTON ALL SAINTS' CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hugh Barn Lane , New Longton , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 4XA
Tel: 01772 613470
School website: www.newlongton.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 213

Information

The governors at New Longton All Saints’ Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint a permanent full time EYFS class teacher for September 2023. 

This will be a great opportunity to build on your excellent classroom practice, with a key role in shaping the vision for learning in Early Years and lead Phonics and another subject area across school.  We pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and innovative environment, which is fully supported by a dedicated and effective governing board and forward-facing leadership team. 

The school is looking to recruit an excellent teacher, first and foremost, with a proven track record of helping pupils achieve highly, who can take a lead role in developing our EYFS curriculum offer and support our dedicated EYFS team in honing their skills and embracing innovative and engaging ways of delivering the curriculum. 

If you feel that you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm to join our team, please book a visit to the school and we will be pleased to show you around.  

We are looking for a teacher who: 

is an excellent class teacher with successful EYFS or KS1 experience in a primary school 

is passionate about their job and the positive impact they can have on the children in their care 

can actively uphold the distinctive Christian ethos of the school 

is a team player and understands the importance of working within a group environment 

is enthusiastic, hardworking, driven and willing to take an active role in all aspects of school life 

has high expectations for all children across all areas of learning and behaviour 

is well organised, self-motivated and recognises the importance of professional development 

can create and maintain a welcoming and effective learning environment 

is a self-aware and reflective practitioner 

enjoys using educational theory to support their practice and is a lifelong learner 

We can offer: 

amazing children who love learning 

a happy, welcoming and inclusive school family 

a well-resourced school with the drive and ambition to keep on improving 

a caring, Christian ethos which underpins all aspects of our educational offer 

a forward facing team who are supportive and experienced 

an opportunity to affect positive change and grow in leadership experience 

welcoming and supportive governors who know our school well 

supportive parents and carers 

strong links with our church and local community 

excellent links with local schools through our Axia Learning Alliance and WRIST Cluster 

bespoke CPD and career development opportunities 

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.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates


More Information can be found at www.newlongton.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Evidence of faith

Essential Experience

Recent and relevant experience within an EYFS primary classroom

Experience of effective behaviour management

Experience of being involved in the wider life of a school

Experience of using assessment to support excellent outcomes for children

Drive and commitment to professional development

Experience as a successful and effective subject leader

Experience of managing adults effectively within the EYFS setting

Desirable Experience

Due to the expectation of leading a subject area, this role is not suitable for ECTs.  

Proposed Interview Date:

28/04/2023 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Forms to be sent to sarah.hunter@newlongton.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.