LOWER KS2 TEACHER - POST 3

Location

TRUMACAR NURSERY AND COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Combermere Road , Heysham , Morecambe , LA3 2ST
Tel: 01524 851043
School website: www.trumacar.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 353

Information

Thank you for taking an interest in our school which serves the community of Heysham, just outside Lancaster. Trumacar is an oversubscribed primary school which currently has 353 pupils on roll and has its own Nursery attached to the school which provides places for 52 three and four year olds. Our published admission number for all year groups is 45, however some year groups currently exceed this number.

We are seeking to employ a lower KS2 classteacher initially on a one year contract. This position will start in September 2023 and end on 31st August 2024, however there may be an opportunity for this role to become permanent.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Be dynamic and highly motivated

Have a love of education and the role of teacher, and be able to enthuse and excite children to achieve their full potential

Have high expectations of pupils as well as of themselves

Think ‘outside of the box’ with regards to curriculum entitlement and the enjoyment of learning, employing a wide range of strategies to provide the best for pupils

Value good wellbeing practices

Work within a team in a flexible and supportive manner, managing support staff effectively

Bring something new to the school and lead a subject or development area

Have completed a DBS check and uphold the school’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures

Have strong skills in the teaching of English and Phonics

Be a high quality lower KS2 practitioner and understand the current expectations for lower KS2

Both Early Careers Teachers and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply as we want the best candidate who fits in with our school ethos and vision. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate based on their needs.
We fully support staff training and development.

Applications must be returned by: Midday Friday 28th April 2023
Shortlisting will take place on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Only candidates who have been successful in their application will be notified.
Interviews will take place on: Monday 22nd May 2023
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.

Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School is committed to child safety and protection. 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.
More Information can be found at www.trumacar.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2023 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Ceri Hamer, Head of School: head@trumacar.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return to Anthea Collin
School Business Manager: bursar@trumacar.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.