CLASS TEACHER

Location

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Farringdon Lane , Ribbleton , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 6LX
Tel: 01772 792572
School website: www.blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 412

Information

The Local Governing Board of The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School (part of Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust) wish to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher to join the team from September 2024.  We are a large two form entry school in the Ribbleton area of Preston and the successful candidate will need to work alongside the teacher from the parallel class. We are looking for a teacher with good organisation, high expectations and lots of ideas for bringing our curriculum to life for our children. The successful candidate will demonstrate high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. We are looking for a candidate who will:

Uphold and support the Catholic ethos of the school

Be committed to safeguarding

Be a classroom practitioner with a proven record of identifying and narrowing gaps in learning for disadvantaged and SEN children

Have strong inter-personal skills to effectively communicate with staff, parents and pupils

Inspire, challenge and motivate all children to achieve their full potential

Have strong skills in the teaching of Reading and Phonics

We offer:

A Catholic school with a clear Mission Statement that informs all decisions

An exiting opportunity to join a thriving school

Happy, well behaved children who love learning

A supporting LGB and wider family of schools

A Leadership Team who are committed to school improvement, professional development and wellbeing.


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. Visits to the school are encouraged. These can be arranged by calling the school office. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. 

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

More information about the school can be found at www.blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk 

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Desirable Qualifications

CCRS (or willingness to undertake)

Essential Experience

Teaching in EYFS / Key Stage One / Key Stage Two with experience of meeting a variety of needs

Evidence of appropriate professional development

Desirable Experience

Evidence of successful subject leadership

Proposed Interview Date:

16/05/2024 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application forms downloaded from pack. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: the Headteacher at the School head@blessedsacrament.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.