KS2 CLASS TEACHER

Location

LONGRIDGE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Berry Lane , Longridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 3JA
Tel: 01772 782378
School website: www.longridge-cofe.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 195

Information

The Governors of Longridge Church of England Primary School would like to appoint a class teacher to work in KS2 from September 2025. The school has achieved consistently good standards over many years and we are looking to appoint someone with high expectations of themselves and of others. The successful candidate will join a well-established, dedicated and experienced team of professionals. Our wonderful children are happy and eager to learn and give us our sense of purpose.

Our school family enjoys close links with the Parish of St Lawrence with St Paul and the Diocese of Blackburn. 

To join our staff team, you will need:

a commitment to excellent classroom practice and professional development

the ability to both challenge and support children to achieve

a positive outlook and approach

a willingness to develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff

engagement in the wider role of the school, supporting out of school activities and community events

a commitment to good attendance at work

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please make an appointment with either Mrs Porter (bursar@longridge-cofe.lancs.sch.uk) or Mrs McCormick (admin@longridge-cofe.lancs.sch.uk) in the school office (01772 782378). The following visit times are available.

Tuesday 25th February at 4.00pm

Wednesday 26th February at 2.30pm

Tuesday 4th March at 4.00pm

Wednesday 5th March at 2.30pm

The role is not suitable for ECTs.

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 http://www.longridge-cofe.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher

Degree

Essential Experience

An excellent Primary practitioner

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching in KS2

Proposed Interview Date:

02/04/2025 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Form available with advertisement. Please return Application Forms to Mrs Claire Porter (School Business Manager)
bursar@longridge-cofe.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.