YEAR 5 CLASS TEACHER

Location

ALSTON LANE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY, LONGRIDGE
Preston Road , Longridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 3BJ
Tel: 01772 783661
School website: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 240

Information

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery is part of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic MAT. We are a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations. It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We are a good school with outstanding religious provision.

Due to the current Year 5 teacher retiring at the end of the year, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to work in Year 5 from 1st September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The successful candidate will have high expectations in all areas of school life and a passion for ensuring the highest possible outcomes for pupils. They will work within our Key Stage 2 team and benefit from rich professional development and support, relevant to the role. They will deliver a broad and balanced curriculum with the development of skills, knowledge and prior learning central to their teaching. Experience of leading KS2 SATs preparation, would be a desirable attribute.

In our Catholic school, it is desirable for staff to have a strong personal faith, but essential for them to fully immerse themselves in the Catholic teaching of the school.

This position is not suitable for an early career teacher, as we require an experienced practitioner in this year group

Further information about the school, such as inspection reports, can be found on the website at www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk. Please telephone the office to arrange a tour of school.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school’s website or the Lancashire teaching vacancy website.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 19th March 2025. Interviews will be held during the first week of April, at a time to be arranged.

Applicants who have not been contacted by Friday 28th April can assume they have not been shortlisted for the post. Unfortunately, feedback on unsuccessful applications cannot be given. 

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.
More Information can be found at www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

Degree and QTS or alternative route into teaching award

GCSE English and maths grade C or above - or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Other education awards

NPQ

Proposed Interview Date:

01/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to school are welcome by appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to bursar@alstonlane.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.