CLASS TEACHER (KS1)

Location

Pilling St John's C of E Primary School & Nursery
Ladies Hill , Fluke Hall Lane , Pilling , Preston , PR3 6HA
Tel: 01253 790282
School website: www.pilling-st-johns.lancs.sch.uk

Information

The Governors of Pilling St John’s C of E Primary School & Nursery are looking to appoint a highly-motivated, enthusiastic class teacher, to join our team in the Summer Term of  2025. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do and permeates all aspects of school life.  ‘Growing Roots, Standing Firm in Faith, Being Bold in all we do’ is our Christian ethos and at Pilling St John’s C of E Primary School & Nursery we are a community where all are welcome and encouraged to flourish as individuals. Our website showcases our offer including our ‘Good’ Ofsted report and ‘excellent’ 2024 SIAMS report. PSJ prides itself on high standards and high expectations and we believe it is an environment where staff at all levels are supported to develop themselves professionally and are provided with a broad range of opportunities and CPD.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Year Y1 & Y2 (mixed class Teacher) who will also take on Subject Leader responsibility. 

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 KS1

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 digital technology)

A rural site with lots of opportunities for learning inside and outside the classroom, including our Forest School provision

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. 

More Information can be found at:  www.pilling-st-johns.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.

The closing date is 12 noon 03/02/2025

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

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

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene

Essential Experience

Experience of delivering high quality Phonics lessons

Desirable Experience

Experience of delivering Red Rose Letters and Sounds

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Interested candidates are invited to contact the headteacher. Please phone the school (01253 790282) or email head@pillingstjohns.co.uk to arrange a visit and an opportunity to discuss this role in greater detail.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

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