KEY STAGE 3 TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER

Location

WEST LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
School Lane , Chapel House , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 8EH
Tel: 01695 721487
School website: www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 125

Information

The Governing Body and Headteacher of West Lancashire Community High School are currently inviting applications for a Class Teacher (Maternity cover) within Key Stage 3. The post is for a MPS Teacher with SEN points (1 or 2 dependent on qualifications and experience) Applications from Early Careers Teachers (ECT) are welcomed. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd September 2023 at 9.00am. 

We are looking to recruit an inspirational, tenacious and dedicated class teacher who will have a passion for teaching, skills to inspire our students to succeed, is versatile and eager to positively contribute to the success of the school and instil the school's values and vision within the key stage they will work. West Lancashire Community High School is a place of high expectations where everyone is challenged and supported to flourish and fulfil their aspirations. 

All teachers deliver the English and Maths curriculum. Each class teacher is a subject leader and you will be expected to develop and lead in that subject across school, supporting other teachers in it's delivery. You will be responsible for directing and monitoring support staff in delivering learning to individuals/groups of students. 

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.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status.

Degree.

Recent participation in a range of in-service training.

Essential Experience

Relevant experience across a range of SEN and learning abilities.

Desirable Experience

Teaching experience in a similar school. 

Experience of working with secondary aged pupils. 

Experience of working with pupils on the autistic spectrum. 

Experience of working with pupils with PMLD. 

Experience of line management of staff in an educational setting.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application attached. Please return completed applications to Lee Fazackereley - Headteacher. Business Manager business.manager@westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.