YEAR 4 CLASSTEACHER (0.4)

Location

SLYNE-WITH-HEST, ST LUKE'S, CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Shady Lane , Slyne , Lancaster , LA2 6JL
Tel: 01524 823505
School website: www.slyne-with-hest.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 201

Information

The Governors of Slyne-with-Hest St Luke’s Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint a highly-motivated, enthusiastic class teacher, to join our team in the Summer Term 2025.

This is a temporary position for one term in the first instance and is part of staff restructuring following the retirement of a long-standing member of staff at the end of the Easter Term 2025. It is possible that, once staffing for the academic year 2025 – 2026 is agreed, this position will be extended.

We are seeking to appoint a Year 4 classteacher (0.4) working on a Thursday and Friday with PPA paid outside these hours.

For the right candidate there would also be the possibility of teaching one afternoon a week (Wednesday) in Year 1 to cover PPA. However, the main post we are keen to fill is the two days in Year 4.

The school has 201 pupils on role organised into 7 single aged classes.

The Governors are looking for a teacher who: 

Is committed to promoting the strong Christian ethos of our school 

has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour 

has excellent teaching skills and the ability to inspire children

is creative and innovative along with having a sense of humour 

has recent experience of teaching in KS2

can work as part of a dedicated team and be flexible

In return, we can offer: 

enthusiastic, well behaved, happy children, who enjoy learning 

a dedicated team of experienced staff, parents and Governors

a creative curriculum that seeks to teach the basics effectively while giving children lots of opportunity to develop other skills (including a range of sports and music)

a large open site with lots of opportunities for learning inside and outside the classroom

Our Mission Statement clearly sums up our philosophy and beliefs:
Listen, learn, love and laugh as part of God’s family.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and appropriate references. 

Interested candidates are invited to ring / contact the headteacher. Please phone the school (01524 823505) or email head@slyne-with-hest.lancs.sch.uk  to discuss this role in greater detail.
More Information can be found at www.slyne-with-hest.lancs.sch.uk

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.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

GCSE level 4/5/’O’ Level Maths & English Grade A to C

Essential Experience

Teaching in KS2.

Proposed Interview Date:

28/02/2025 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@slyne-with-hest.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.