YEAR 6 TEACHER (MATERNITY COVER)

Location

GOOSNARGH OLIVERSON'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Goosnargh Lane , Goosnargh , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 2BN
Tel: 01772 865396
School website: www.oliversons.co.uk
Roll: 203

Information

The governors of Goosnargh Oliverson’s C of E Primary School are looking to appoint a classroom teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team covering the maternity leave of our current Year 6 teacher.

Goosnargh Oliverson’s is a happy and exciting place to learn, currently catering for over 200 wonderful children between the ages of 4 to 11. There is an outstanding onsite nursery and the school is situated in a rural setting, benefitting from an outstanding outdoor space. It has an excellent reputation and boasts a strong family feel; learning with joy, love and laughter is at the heart of all we do. Parents are incredibly supportive and our children are keen to learn. The school has had recent successful OFSTED and SIAMS inspections over the last 8 months.

The successful candidate will be: 

Supportive of our school Church ethos.

Inspirational and a highly effective class teacher.

Leading an enthusiastic cast into their much anticipated end of year production.

Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the curriculum.

Able to engage pupils through a creative and innovative curriculum.

Flexible and able to work well as part of an enthusiastic, hard working team.

Able to support the individuals in the class as they transition to high school.

We offer:

Excellent peer support and professional development

Children who enjoy school and who are keen to succeed

A wonderful environment that enriches the curriculum

Supportive governors and families

An interesting and exciting view of the curriculum

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.oliversons.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

QTS

Educated to degree level

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid

Recent participation in a range of relevant in-service training

Essential Experience

Experience of teaching in a primary school setting

Evidence of excellent teaching 

Experience in effectively using assessment to inform teaching and learning 

The ability to work effectively as part of a team 

Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills 

Experience of planning for other adults in the classroom

Desirable Experience

The commitment to contributing to the wider life of the school e.g. running an extra curricular activity

A good sense of humour

Experience of Key Stage 2 statutory assessment 

Proposed Interview Date:

01/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the Bursar to arrange to speak to the Headteacher (see contact details).

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Forms to be return to the Bursar office@oliversons.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.