TEMPORARY CLASS TEACHER FOR TWO TERMS - MPS

Location

BURNLEY LOWERHOUSE JUNIOR SCHOOL
Liverpool Road , Burnley , Lancashire , BB12 6LN
Tel: 01282 426774
School website: www.lowerhousejunior.co.uk
Roll: 207

Information

Temporary Class Teacher Post for Two Terms

MPS

NOR 207

Required from 1st January 2025, the Governing Body of Lowerhouse Junior School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding class teacher to work in a Y4 class for up to two terms. We welcome applications from teachers who have completed their NQT induction year or their two-year ECT induction and who are ready to take on an exciting new role, the leadership of a curriculum subject or to lead SEND across the school as well as to contribute fully to the wider life and ethos of the school. This is an exciting time to join the school as we continue to grow and development.

We are seeking a class teacher who:

has children at the heart of teaching and learning, helping children to enjoy their learning whilst realising their full potential;

is resilient, enthusiastic, well-organised and determined;

is willing to contribute to extra-curricular activities and to other enrichment activities for children;

embraces change, is flexible and is willing to contribute, as part of the Lowerhouse team, to ongoing whole school development and improvement;

is keen to support whole school curriculum development as a subject leader;

is an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to lead by example and to demonstrate innovative approaches to teaching, learning and curriculum development;

has the desire and motivation to build and strengthen links with parents, governors and the wider community.

We can offer:

the opportunity to make a difference to confident, enthusiastic children who show determination and resilience in learning and achieving together;

the opportunity to work alongside a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team of staff, parents and governors;

the chance to be part of an exciting, innovative and forward thinking school;

a very strong commitment to CPD and to promoting a dedicated professional learning community.

If you are interested in joining our team we welcome your application. Please contact us on 01282 426774 to arrange a visit or an informal discussion with Mrs Isherwood, Headteacher. Please also visit our website for further details of the school: http://www.lowerhousejunior.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th October 2024 at 4.00 pm (completed applications emailed to Lowerhouse Junior School admin@lowerhouse.lancs.sch.uk)

Shortlisting: Monday 28th October 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 30th October 2024

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

See Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

See Person Specification

Essential Experience

See Person Specification

Desirable Experience

See Person Specification

Proposed Interview Date:

30/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit/discussion 0n 01282-426774

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: admin@lowerhouse.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.