YEAR 5/6 CLASS TEACHER AND KEY STAGE 2 LEADER

Location

DOLPHINHOLME CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tel: 01524 791530
School website: www.dolphinholme.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 80

Information

‘I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.’ John 15:5

Thank you for your interest in the Y5/6 Class Teacher and Key Stage 2 Leader position in our school. The successful candidate will be part of the new leadership structure within our growing school working collaboratively alongside the Headteacher and EYFS/KS1 Leader and therefore, this role is most suitable for experienced candidates.

Due to the retirement of the current class teacher, the Governing Body of Dolphinholme 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 from September 2025.  

Within a distinctive Christian ethos our school aims to enable children to reach their full potential. We are committed to providing the best education within a caring, family atmosphere. In all we do we aim to lead children to an awareness of their own strengths, abilities, talents and responsibilities so that they can assume a worthwhile and valuable role in the society in which they live. We have close links with the churches in our village and worship is an important part of our daily school routine. From September 2025, there will be 80 pupils on roll, taught across four classes.

We are proud to be part of a warm, caring, welcoming Christian school, where the children are at the heart of everything we do. Most recent outcomes at the end of Key Stage 2 have been consistently high with 100% of children achieving the expected standard in Reading (43% HS), Writing (36% HS) and GPS (64% HS) and 93% in Maths (43% HS).  Pupils go on to a range of secondary schools, including many successfully achieving places at the local selective grammar schools. The school received an overall grading of ‘Good’ in its most recent Ofsted Inspection (March 2024) and Outstanding in its SIAMS Inspection (December 2021). 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.dolphinholme.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Desirable Qualifications

NPQSL

NPQ for SENDCos

Essential Experience

Recent and relevant experience of working in upper KS2

An excellent knowledge and understanding of the KS2 curriculum

Experience of successful subject leadership

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching a mixed-aged class

Experience of successful subject leadership of Maths and/or Science

SENDCo experience

Proposed Interview Date:

17/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please telephone the school for further details.
01524 791530

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be returned to bursar@dolphinholme.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.