EYFS OR KS1 CLASS TEACHER TEMPORARY MATERNITY COVER REQUIRED FROM: 01/09/2024 UNTIL AUGUST 2025

Location

LARKHOLME PRIMARY SCHOOL
Windermere Avenue , Fleetwood , Lancashire , FY7 8QB
Tel: 01253 874024
School website: www.larkholme.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 305

Information

The Governors of Larkholme Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, positive, enthusiastic and caring teacher to join our excellent, dedicated teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious teacher who is committed to promoting the learning and well-being of our children.  The skills and experience of the applicant along with the needs of the school will be considered when placing the successful candidate.  Please ensure you indicate what your particular strengths are in your letter of application. 

Larkholme Primary School is a successful one and a half form entry school on the outskirts of Fleetwood.  We have a supportive Governing Body and a fantastic, dedicated team of skilled staff who are focused on doing the very best for all our children.

The successful candidate will:

be a creative classroom practitioner who can help us to build upon our successes

be a teacher with a passion for providing the best possible experiences for our children who will go the extra mile to ensure that every child reaches their full potential

have an excellent understanding of how children learn and make progress, so will make learning meaningful and exciting for the children

establish positive relationships with our children, parents, staff, governors and community

have the resilience and energy to plan and deliver lessons of a consistently high quality

be a teacher who is committed to raising standards through a child-led curriculum and values creativity at the heart of teaching and learning and who is energetic, enthusiastic and positive;

be an excellent practitioner who has high expectations of children's achievements and behaviour;

be a teacher who is interested in becoming part of our whole school team and dedicated to providing the very best education in a happy, secure environment.


We can offer:

A fantastic, well-resourced EYFS learning environment which is part of a modern, vibrant school

Excellent opportunities for your Continuing Professional Development  

An excellent, friendly, dedicated team of colleagues who will support and encourage you

A strong and supportive Governing Body


Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Teaching observations will be held during the week beginning 20th May 2024 and successful candidates at this stage will be invited to interviews.
Closing date: 12 Noon on Friday 10th May 2024

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 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


More Information can be found at http://www.larkholme.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified teacher status 

Degree

Desirable Qualifications

Recent participation in a range of relevant training

Essential Experience

Recent experience of successful teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage

An up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment and the ability to assess accurately and deliver an exciting curriculum covering all aspects of learning

Experience of the effective teaching of phonics

Excellent classroom practitioner

Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum.

Desirable Experience

Experience of subject leadership

Proposed Interview Date:

23/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Claire Gilmour Headteacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application forms to be return to the Headteacher at the School head@larkholme.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.