EYFS CLASS TEACHER FULL-TIME PERMANENT

Location

CHORLEY, THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Highfield Road South , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 1RB
Tel: 01257 262940
School website: www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 212

Information

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, dynamic and creative Early Years Teacher to join our happy Christian School from September 2024.   

The candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner, who has a commitment to Christian education and the Christian ethos of the school.  They will be a highly motivated and caring individual who is committed to giving our pupils the very best education.

We are looking for a candidate who: 

is an outstanding, creative and passionate Early Years teacher who will inspire our pupils and make learning an exciting experience. 

has a strong commitment to providing challenging and exciting learning opportunities for all of our children within a Christian environment. 

fully understands how young children learn best in the Early Years and can meet the needs of all children through high quality provision and support. 

has very high expectations of children, staff and parents in the pursuit of progress. 

has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff.

has an excellent attendance record at work.

We can offer you:

a welcoming, supportive and hardworking school community with a strong Christian character where our values shine through.

well behaved, respectful and happy children who are eager to learn. 

a dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic team of staff.

a passionate and committed governing body.

a school with strong links to its parish.

committed and supportive parents. 

a forward thinking school offering continuous professional development opportunities.

a firm commitment to your continuing professional development including excellent opportunities for CPD and collaboration with other schools. 

More Information about the school can be found at www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk

We would like to invite prospective candidates to visit the school at the following times.

Please telephone the school office to book:

Thursday 25th April 2024 at 9:15am

Thursday 25th April 2024 at 4:00pm

Applications should consist of the attached application form, along with a letter of application (two sides of A4 maximum).  When writing your letter of application, please evidence each of the person specification criteria, giving concrete examples for each point and demonstrating impact. We want to know what you have actually done, the impact it has had and how you will apply this to our position. 

IMPORTANT DATES

Closing date Monday 3rd May 2024 at 9:00am

Shortlisting Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interviews Friday 17th May 2024

All candidates who feel happy to support and participate in the Christian ethos and values of our school are welcome to apply.

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.

More Information can be found at https://www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree 

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid

Essential Experience

A proven track record of effective teaching as a class teacher in a substantive post within EYFS

Working knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework

Using a range of learning and teaching techniques

Effectively planning and teaching systematic synthetic phonics

Experience of managing support staff in the classroom

Excellent classroom practice and behaviour management skills

Desirable Experience

Lead parent meetings/events

Proposed Interview Date:

17/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Headteacher 01257 262940

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@st-laurence.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.