NURSERY/RECEPTION TEACHER, MATERNITY COVER

Location

HIGHER WALTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Rosewood Avenue , Higher Walton , Preston , Lancashire , PR5 4FE
Tel: 01772 335945
School website: www.walton.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 96

Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Higher Walton CE Primary School, to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher in EYFS for a one year fixed term contract covering maternity leave. 

We are a small village school with a strong, caring Christian ethos, set in lovely grounds.  Our school vision ‘Life in all its fullness’ ensures that everyone in our school family is supported and nurtured to reach their full potential.  We currently cater for 96 children in 5 mixed-age classes.

We are looking for someone who:

Values team work and supports the strong ethos, vision and aims of the school

Has experience in EYFS, including knowledge of early reading, writing and phonics

Is committed to high standards of teaching and learning

Has the ability to motivate and inspire our children to reach their full potential

Has excellent classroom practices

We can offer:

A nurturing and child-centred school where everyone is valued

Happy, caring and well-behaved children who love to learn

A bright and well-resourced environment that everyone respects and cares for

Small class sizes and full-time TA support

Strong links with All Saints Church and our local community

Opportunities for professional development

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

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.

We welcome visits prior to application.  Visits can be arranged on Tuesday 29th October at 1pm or 4pm; please telephone the school office on 01772 335945 or email bursar@walton.lancs.sch.uk if you wish to visit.

More Information can be found at www.walton.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

11/11/2024 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

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