2 x PERMANENT CLASS TEACHERS

Location

WOODLEA JUNIOR SCHOOL
Woodlea Road , Leyland , Preston , Lancashire , PR25 1JL
Tel: 01772 421992
School website: www.woodleajuniors.co.uk
Roll: 226

Information

Woodlea is a great school to work at: happy, supportive, mindful of work life balance, content parents, a caring governing body and not to mention … our amazing children!

Please come and visit us to see for yourself?

The successful applicant will join our talented, enthusiastic, hardworking team and have whole class teaching responsibility, as well as making a valuable contribution to the wider life of the school.

Woodlea is at an exciting time on our next stage of growth and development. We are looking for someone who will inspire and challenge our children to grow intellectually and culturally, and to be endlessly ambitious for them.

Woodlea Junior School is an above average-sized school with 226 children on roll. Our children are taught in 8 classes; two per year group, which are mixed ability.

Children at Woodlea benefit from being part of a school family where they feel secure, valued and cared for. Our children enjoy studying a wide, varied and rich curriculum and we aim to provide them with opportunities to support the community they live in and people they live amongst. The wider community includes supportive parents and governors, who are knowledgeable, supportive and play an active role within the life of the school.

We are looking for someone who is committed to securing high standards of teaching and learning, has a positive influence and is passionate about making a difference to all our children at Woodlea, enabling them to grow ambitions by unlocking their potential.

This role is suitable for both ECTs and more experienced teachers: within your supporting statement, please state your areas of expertise, interests and strengths.

Without exception, everyone who visits Woodlea Junior School is impressed by the warm welcome they receive. They comment on the behaviour and respectful manner of all our children, the calm purposeful work ethic and the clarity of our aspiration for all at Woodlea.

Key Dates
Visits to the school

Monday 10th March, 9.30am

Thursday 13th March, 2pm

Tuesday 18th March, 9.30am

Tuesday 25th March, 2pm

Closing date & Shortlisting

Monday 31st March, 11am

Lesson Observations

Weeks beginning 21st & 28th April

Following all lesson observations, if successful, you will be invited to Woodlea for your interview

Invite to interview – Friday 2nd May

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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.

Essential Qualifications

QTS / postgraduate

Degree

Experience of teaching in KS2

Desirable Qualifications

Experience of working with and engaging parents and the wider community 

Essential Experience

Evidence of impact in a KS2 class

Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum

Effective teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of all pupils including pupils with Special Educational Needs and A,G & T pupils

Ability to provide effective marking and feedback to help learners progress

Effectively uses ‘Assessment for Learning’ strategies 

Desirable Experience

Evidence of impact in developing a curriculum area or whole school change

Proposed Interview Date:

02/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Key Dates
Visits to the school
• Monday 10th March
• Thursday 13th March
• Tuesday 18th March
• Tuesday 25th March
Closing date & Shortlisting
• Monday 31st March
Lesson Observations
• Weeks beginning 21st & 28th April
Following all lesson observations, if successful, you will be invited to Woodlea for your interview
Invite to interview – Friday 2nd May

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Mrs Carole McCourt, Business Manager
bursar@woodlea.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.