KS2 CLASS TEACHER

Location

CLAYTON-LE-WOODS WESTWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Westwood Road , Clayton-Le-Woods , Chorley , PR5 8LS
Tel: 01772 628051
School website: westwoodprimaryschool.co.uk
Roll: 161

Information

KS2 teaching position-12 months fixed term – 4 days per week.

We are excited to share an opportunity to join our team at Westwood Primary School, where we take pride in our success and the positive relationships we cultivate within our school and community. Our ethos, Aiming high, Achieving together, reflects our dedication to nurture every pupil's potential and help them flourish in the wider world. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic KS2 Teacher to join the team at Westwood Primary School on a fixed-term basis.

This role involves covering a Year 5 class from February half-term 2025 to February 2026, working 4 days per week. It’s an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator ready to inspire and support a dynamic group of learners. If you are passionate about empowering children and making a meaningful impact, we welcome you to apply and be part of our supportive and enthusiastic team. 

Please see the Welcome Letter and Person Specification for details. CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached and include a covering letter no longer than 2 pages; please return applications to Sophie Bradey, School Business Manager at bursar@westwood.lancs.sch.uk.

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.

More Information can be found at https://westwoodprimaryschool.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Desirable Qualifications

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Essential Experience

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Desirable Experience

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Proposed Interview Date:

12/12/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Julie Martin, Headteacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Sophie Bradey, School Business Manager head@westwood.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.