YEAR 3/4 CLASS TEACHER

Location

WESTHEAD LATHOM ST JAMES' CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Lane , Westhead , Ormskirk , L40 6HL
Tel: 01695 574078
School website: www.wlsj.lancs.sch.uk/
Roll: 99

Information

Are you an inspiring and dedicated teacher looking for an exciting opportunity in an Outstanding Church of England primary school? We are seeking a passionate and creative educator to join our team, teaching a mixed-age Year 3 and 4 class. With a strong commitment to nurturing every child’s potential, our school offers a supportive and welcoming environment where both pupils and staff thrive. If you are enthusiastic about high-quality teaching, have a love for learning, and value working within a caring Christian ethos, we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Visits to school:  Monday 10th March 9:00am or Tuesday 11th March 3:30pm. Please contact Tracy Comerford, Office Manager to book on a tour on 01695 574078.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 21st  March 2025 at  9:00am
Shortlisting: Friday 21st March 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 26th March 2025- lesson observations and Friday 28th March 2025 formal interview.

Although we would prefer to appoint for April 2025, we would consider delaying the appointment to September 2025 for the most suitable candidate

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.wlsj.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

QTS

Relevant Degree 

Desirable Qualifications

See attached Job Description and Person Specification  

Essential Experience

See attached Job Description and Person Specification  

Desirable Experience

See attached Job Description and Person Specification

Proposed Interview Date:

28/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Miss Helen Clark, Headteacher on 01695 574078

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

LCC application form. Return to head@wlsj.lancs.sch.uk no later than 21st March at 9:00am

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