ECT POOL EARLY CAREER TEACHERS - OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH LANCASHIRE TEACHING AGENCY

Ref 192421
No of Posts Various
Grade Teacher Pay Scale
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Temporary
Required From ASAP 
Hours 32.5 per week
Closing Date 29/11/2024
Location

Information
As a Trainee teacher coming towards the end of your training, you may already be actively applying for positions and we wish you every success with this. However what options are available should you not secure that desired position immediately? One such option would be to register with the Lancashire Teaching Agency. Lancashire LA, Reed Education and Lancashire Professional Development Service (LPDS) operate this service, providing employment opportunities in Lancashire schools for ECTs;  opportunities that often open the door to contractual employment.

We support schools with their recruitment for permanent, fixed term and long term supply cover roles.

The benefits of the service to ECTs include: -

  • A structured programme of Continuous Professional Development linked to individual needs.
  • Payment in accordance with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and access to the Teachers' Pension scheme for long term positions
  • Job search skills and career planning to enable teachers to move into contractual employment.
  • A personal Consultant who will work closely with you to better understand your employment requirements.
  • No registration fees.

    Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

    Reed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    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 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  • Proposed Interview Date:
    TBA 

    For an informal discussion please contact:

    Should you be interested in opportunities from now or September and require further information about the workshops please call on 01772 200845 (Preston) and 01524 843347 (Lancaster).

    Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

    Applications are by CV to Lancashire.teaching@reed.com. For more information, please call 01524 43347 or 01772 200845. CV template attached. .

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.