CLASS TEACHER

Location

BARNOLDSWICK GISBURN ROAD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tel: 01282 812287
School website: www.gisburnroad.com
Roll: 218

Information

Our school is busy, thriving, and popular, with everyone involved working hard and being committed to helping our children be the best they can be.  We have secured Good in our most recent OFSTED inspection; we are very proud of our successful school. The post is a key appointment for the continued success of our dedicated school team. Our aim is to find the right person to join our wonderful Gisburn Road family.

Gisburn Road Community Primary is a happy and busy school located in the centre of Barnoldswick, Lancashire. We are currently catering for 218 delightful children between the ages of 3 and 11 years. This post offers the opportunity for someone who wishes to develop professionally within a caring and supportive environment.

The position is for January 2025. 

The successful candidate will:

Be passionate about teaching showing a commitment to the aims and ethos of our school

Have a clear understanding of excellence in education

Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment

Have enthusiasm and drive

Be able to inspire, motivate, support and challenge

Be ambitious to succeed personally, academically and professionally

Have the ability to form good relationships with children, parents and colleagues

We can offer:

A family atmosphere, working closely with our families and the wider community

Motivated and well behaved children who are keen to learn

A creative and supportive staff team, who are committed to ensuring every child reaches their true potential

An attractive, welcoming and well-resourced environment

Professional support from an experienced Early Years team

Excellent staff wellbeing services

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by arrangement.  Please contact the School Office to make an appointment: office@gisburnroad.lancs.sch.uk

Applications must be made using the LA Application Form only; we cannot accept CVs.  

Please return application forms to bursar@gisburnroad.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 11th October 2024 12 noon

Shortlisting: Friday 11th October 2024

Interviews: Thursday 17th October 2024

Starting Date: 1st January 2025

For further information please see the school website  www.gisburnroad.com  

Gisburn Road C.P School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

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

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.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications

Further Qualifications and/or studies relevant to the primary age range

Essential Experience

Teaching in Key stage 2

Desirable Experience

Leading a subject

Proposed Interview Date:

17/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Nicola Walker / Laura Toor
01282 812287

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Lois Keatings
SBM
bursar@gisburnroad.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.