YEAR 4 CLASS TEACHER - MATERNITY LEAVE

Location

BURNLEY BRUNSHAW PRIMARY SCHOOL
Morse Street , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 4PB
Tel: 01282 423280
School website: www.brunshaw.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 403

Information

The Headteacher and Governors of Brunshaw Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring, conscientious and enthusiastic Year 4 Class Teacher to cover a maternirt leave.  During our last Ofsted Inspection, the school was successfully regraded from Requires Improvement to ‘Good’ in all areas and this is testimony to the continued hard work and dedication of the school’s leadership team and staff. We are looking for a teacher who can provide quality teaching and bespoke support for the children in their care.  The successful candidate will demonstrate high expectations for children's learning and behaviour and will, with support, develop their understanding and knowledge of trauma informed practice. A commitment to overcoming social disadvantage to ensure that every child in their care succeeds and achieves their full potential will be essential. 

The successful candidate will:

be an inspirational and creative practitioner

be confident in teaching all National Curriculum subjects

have high expectations of academic standards; pupils' achievement and their behaviour

have strong inter-personal skills to effectively communicate with staff, parents and pupils

inspire children to have a love of learning.

In return, we offer you:

an exciting opportunity to join a thriving school, where pupils are always keen and eager to learn

supportive, experienced staff who are qualified to mentor ECTs

a Leadership Team who are committed to further school improvement


A commitment to your personal and professional development and well-being Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. These can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 423280. Closing date: 14/03/2025 - 9.00am.  Shortlisting: 14/03/2025. Interview: 24/03/2025. Start date:22/04/2025 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. 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.brunshaw.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Proposed Interview Date:

24/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on:
01282 423280.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application attached. Please return completed applications to bursar@brunshaw.lancs.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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