CLASS TEACHER

Location

CARR HEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Carr Head Lane , Poulton-Le-Fylde , FY6 8JB
Tel: 01253 883558
School website: www.carrhead.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 204

Information

The children, governors and staff of Carr Head Primary are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and positive class teacher to join our friendly staff team, covering a maternity leave from September.

The successful candidate will be full time and teach in Key Stage One.

We can offer:

Delightful children who are articulate, enthusiastic and kind.

An inclusive school where ‘pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from an ambitious curriculum.’ ‘Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers and they achieve well.’ (OFSTED 2021)

Strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

A caring, dedicated and creative staff team.

A supportive and effective Governing Body.

An opportunity to be actively involved in further developing our curriculum provision.

Opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a passion for teaching and learning and is an excellent classroom practitioner, with high expectations of what each child is capable of achieving, and knows what it takes for every child to flourish, thrive and feel safe.

Has a solid understanding of the principles of effective teaching and learning and how this relates into everyday practice in the classroom.

Is able to inspire and motivate all pupils and is committed to delivering an engaging curriculum and enhancing learning both in and out of the classroom.  

Uses effective and sequential planning, ongoing assessment and adaptive teaching to ensure that every child makes good progress.

Supports our positive, inclusive and creative ethos.

 Works well with others and builds positive relationships with children and their parents and carers.

Shows determination, energy and ambition.

Shows a willingness to contribute to the wider life of our school.

Applications from both experienced teachers and RQTs are welcome.  This post is not suitable for ECTs.

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

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Successfully completed the ECT/NQT period

Essential Experience

Evidence of strong teaching in a primary school setting including the teaching of phonics

Desirable Experience

Recent experience of teaching in a KS1 / EYFS classroom

Experience of using assessment, tracking and target setting

Subject Leadership experience

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We would encourage you to contact the school for a visit and informal chat with our Headteacher, Mrs. Nicholson on 01253 883558.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: The Headteacher c/o the School. office@carrhead.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.