KS2 TEACHER

Location

CHURCH, ST NICHOLAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
St Nicholas Road , Off Dill Hall Lane , Church , Accrington , BB5 4DN
Tel: 01254 381875
School website: www.st-nicholas.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 192

Information

The Governors of St Nicholas CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a part time Key Stage 2 teacher to our school team starting in September 2025.

At St Nicholas, ‘Pupils are accepted and loved. They understand their worth and potential as life-long learners and as a child of God.’

The Governors, teachers and children are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated teacher who is passionate about education and who can work with all members of our school community to, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6).

The successful candidates will have high aspirations for children and be proactive in facilitating engaging learning experiences.

This post is not open to Early Career Teachers on this occasion.

The role will involve:

Working within a KS2 year group, sharing planning and meeting the needs of the year group.

Working alongside and supporting a highly committed and caring staff team.

Working alongside the SLT and SENDCo to support children with additional needs.

Liaising with staff in terms of adapting plans to suit individual needs, providing feedback to staff regarding pupils, and maintaining records for pupils.

Opportunities to lead extra-curricular activities, such as after-school clubs,.

Leading a subject across our school

We are looking for someone who:

Inspires and enthuses children to reach their highest potential.

Has good subject knowledge of the curriculum.

Has very high expectations and will maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Works in close collaboration with colleagues as a valued member of a team.

Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils, and staff.

Works in a calm, caring, and supportive manner with the ability to deliver an exciting, innovative, creative, and cross-curricular learning environment for children.

Is committed to helping children overcome barriers.

Will nurture and further develop our strong Christian ethos and community spirit

We can offer:

A welcoming, supportive, and hardworking staff team.

Children who are enthusiastic to learn, grow, and extend their life experiences.

A staff team that is passionate about continued development and growth as a school community.

A committed and supportive leadership team that holds staff wellbeing as crucial to school success.

A caring, inclusive, Christian ethos

Support for your professional development and well-being.

A close working partnership between the Church, parents and the local community.

A growing and thriving school community that supports each other.

Only candidates who have been successful in their application will be notified.

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.st-nicholas.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status.

Essential Experience

KS2 Teaching Experience.

Proposed Interview Date:

01/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are essential.
These will take place on:
Tuesday 11th March at 9:30am
Tuesday 18th March at 9:30am
These can be arranged via the school office on 01254 381875.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Forms to be returned to the Headteacher c/o the school head@st-nicholas.lancs.sch.uk
Applications must be returned by: Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 12 noon
Shortlisting will take place on: Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 12 noon

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.