CLASS TEACHER (MAT COVER)

Location

GREAT HARWOOD ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH COFE VA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Ash Street , Great Harwood , Blackburn , BB6 7QA
Tel: 01254 884534
School website: www.stbartholomewsceprimary.com
Roll: 176

Information

The Headteacher and Governors of St Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate, positive and skilled class teacher who is committed to playing an active role in the lives and continued development of our children and of our good school.

St Bartholomew’s is located in the small town of Great Harwood, in East Lancashire and is easily accessible being 5 minutes from the M65 and approximately 20 minutes from most major towns in the area.

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated staff team who share a commitment to providing the best possible education within a Christian setting. They will be enthusiastic and highly motivated and have high expectations in all areas of school life and a passion for ensuring the highest possible outcomes for pupils.

As well as being part of a wonderful staff team, we are fortunate enough to have great links with the local community and the Parish of St Bartholomew’s. Most importantly, we are a school where pupils enjoy coming to school and working hard, which makes our work much more rewarding.

We welcome applications from teachers who are either experienced or early in their career, including ECT’s.

We are looking for someone who will:

Promote positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Have high expectations for pupil learning, behaviour and attainment.

Have a creative and practical approach to learning.

Have a good working knowledge of the primary curriculum with excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills with experience of working across the school.

Have experience of working with a range of Special Educational and behavioural needs.

Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Be able to communicate clearly and to a high standard both verbally and in writing.

Able to assist in the assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs.

Support learning in the classroom.

Wants to continually develop their skills and knowledge.

Uphold the Christian values of the School.

We can offer:

A welcoming, supportive and positive staff team

A forward- thinking school offering continuous professional development opportunities

A strong, proactive governing body who work together to move the school forward

A proactive PTFA who are actively involved developing the wider life of our school

You are very welcome to come and visit the school and we do encourage this, as we believe this gives you the opportunity to see our friendly staff and lovely children.

The successful applicant will join our St Bartholomew’s staff team, and will contribute to the high standard of teaching and learning in the school.

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 30/10/2024

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications

Further Qualifications and/or studies relevant to the age range

Full and active member of a church in membership of Churches together in England

Essential Experience

Teaching in Key Stage 1

Desirable Experience

Leading a subject

Working with children with a range of SEND

Proposed Interview Date:

06/11/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mrs Irvine Headteacher at the school
You are very welcome to come and visit the school and we do encourage this, as we believe this gives you the opportunity to see our friendly staff and lovely children.

The successful applicant will join our St Bartholomew’s staff team, and will contribute to the high standard of teaching and learning in the school.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@st-barts.lancs.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form 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.