PRIMARY TEACHER (PERMANENT)

Location

GARSTANG ST THOMAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kepple Lane , Garstang , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 1PB
Tel: 01995 603454
School website: www.garstangstthomas.com/
Roll: 210

Information

The Governors of Garstang St Thomas Church of England School are looking to appoint a full time, permanent teacher.

Garstang St Thomas School is a popular, over-subscribed primary school in the beautiful market town of Garstang.

The successful candidate will need to be someone who:

has a passion for teaching and learning

has the ability to enable our children to thrive

has excellent communication skills

is a team player, able to build successful relationships quickly with pupils, staff and parents / carers

is keen to learn and enthusiastic about professional development opportunities

We can offer you:

a highly supportive and experienced governing body who are fully committed to the ongoing development of our school

a fantastic, supportive and dedicated staff team to work alongside

wonderful children who you can really make a difference to

a friendly, happy and welcoming school ethos and environment

support, encouragement and mentoring from experienced teachers

Our recruitment process is in two main parts:

On Monday 13th May at 4pm we will invite shortlisted candidates to meet members of our senior leadership team and governors. This will involve very short one-to-one sessions where candidates will be asked interview-style questions.

Successful candidates will then be invited for part two on Monday 20th May. This will involve a teaching session, a short task and a formal interview (full details will be sent to candidates).

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.

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

Essential Qualifications

Please see person specification and job description.

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

Please see person specification and job description.

Proposed Interview Date:

20/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits are warmly welcomed to school on the following dates:

Friday 19th April - 9:15am
Tuesday 23rd April - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8th May - 9:15am

Please book your visit by e-mailing: recruitment@garstang-st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk

The deadline for applying for this post is Thursday 9th May at 12noon. Applications must be sent to recruitment@garstang-st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: recruitment@garstang-st-thomas.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.