Y2 CLASS TEACHER

Location

COP LANE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, PENWORTHAM

Tel: 01772 743131
School website: www.coplaneprimary.co.uk
Roll: 208

Information

The governors of Cop Lane CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed full-time Year 2 teacher from 1st January 2025.

We are looking foremost for an excellent classroom practitioner, who will make a positive addition to our vibrant and successful school.

The successful candidate will:

be an excellent classroom practitioner who is able to deploy a wide range of effective teaching strategies

be able to work effectively as part of a team

have an innovative and creative approach to teaching and learning

be willing to support and develop the Christian ethos of the school

be able to lead a subject (unless ECT)

The school can offer:

hardworking and polite children who are keen to learn

supportive and engaged parents

opportunities to develop professionally

a proactive and supportive governing body

an ethos firmly based on Christian values.

Applications from ECTs are welcome as well as those with experience. The requirement to have a faith reference is desirable only but the successful candidate will be expected to support the school’s Christian ethos.

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.

Applications should be completed on the Blackburn diocese form attached to this advert. The accompanying letter should be a maximum of two sides of A4. Please state clearly the reasons for applying for the post, key stage strengths and curriculum strengths. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Applications should be emailed to head@coplane.lancs.sch.uk or posted to the school by noon on Friday 15th November 2024.

Teaching observations will be held on Thursday 28th November 2024 and successful candidates at this stage will be invited to interview on Friday 29th November 2024.

Opportunities to view the school are welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange.

Our virtual tour can also be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9XsOIrXm5Q

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.

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

Please see attached form for person specification

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

29/11/2024 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@coplane.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.