Apply online MATERNITY COVER CLASS TEACHER

Ref 194153
Grade TEACHERS PAY RANGE
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Temporary
Required From April 22nd 2025 Spring Term   to End of Maternity Cover  
Closing Date Wednesday 4th December 04/12/2024
Location
ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, WITHNELL
Bury Lane , Withnell , Chorley , PR6 8SD
Tel: 01254 830400
School website: www.stjosephswithnell.co.uk
Roll: 98
Information
Thank you for your interest in the post of Class Teacher at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational teacher to join our team. Someone who is a highly motivated, ambitious, experienced classroom practitioner who always strives for excellence. We would like to appoint someone who is passionate about teaching and is prepared to go the extra mile, to continually improve provision and experiences for our children. The successful candidate must be committed to embedding and promoting the Catholic ethos of the school, forming positive relationships with children, staff, parents, governors, and the local community whilst maintaining high standards and expectations for all.

Our school family and local community are proud of our successful school, which is underpinned by our Catholic values. We are committed to ensuring that school offers an excellent education for our children. Our children, staff and governors are a wonderful team and, as Headteacher, I am very proud of every one of them. The staff work hard, are supportive, dedicated and creatively, provide a rich and varied curriculum for our children. A new member to our school family needs to also share our determination to do our very best and to support all children to achieve in an environment where they feel safe and supported.  

St. Joseph’s is a vibrant and enjoyable place to work. The children are delightful, have wonderful manners and are keen to learn and, as such, they deserve the best. This full-time vacancy offers a fantastic opportunity for a creative, positive, inspiring and enthusiastic individual to join our team as we continue to move our school forward.

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.

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.

More Information can be found at www.stjosephswithnell.co.uk

Closing Date - Wednesday 4th December 


Essential Qualifications
  • Degree 
  • QTS Status

  • Essential Experience
  • Recent KS2 Experience 
  • An excellent classroom practitioner 


  • Proposed Interview Date:
    10/12/2024 

    For an informal discussion please contact:

    Please contact Katie Cunliffe
    Head@st-josephs-withnell.lancs.sch.uk
    01254830400

    Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

    Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@st-josephs-withnell.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.