YEAR 5/6 CLASS TEACHER

Location

ALTHAM ST JAMES CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Burnley Road , Altham , Accrington , BB5 5UH
Tel: 01282 772174
School website: www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 84

Information

Due to the retirement of the current class teacher, the Governing Body of Altham St. James’ C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations, to take up a permanent teaching position in our mixed Year 5/ 6 class.  

Altham St. James’ Church of England Primary School is a very popular, village school. We see ourselves as a family and are a united team. From September 2025, there will be 84 pupils on roll, taught across four classes. We have recently increased our pupil admission number to 15, so as a school we are continuing to grow. All mixed classes have a maximum of 30 pupils, with experienced full-time Teaching Assistant support.

We are proud to be part of a warm, caring, welcoming Christian school, where the children are at the heart of everything we do. We had an extremely successful Ofsted Inspection in November 2021 and SIAMS Inspection in October 2024. Our school is continuing to go from strength to strength and we would welcome applicants who feel they can passionately contribute to the determination and drive of our existing staff.

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 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 http://www.altham-school.lancsngfl.ac.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Essential Experience

Experience of teaching Year 6

A sound understanding of SATS knowledge and Year 6 assessments<

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching in a mixed age class

Experience of leading a curriculum area. 

Proposed Interview Date:

24/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact Mrs Sarah Kenyon: bursar@altham.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01282 772174

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Blackburn Diocese application form attached. Please complete the Blackburn Diocese application form attached and return to the headteacher (Mrs Carol Woods) : head@altham.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.