KS1 (YEAR 2) CLASS TEACHER

Location

HELMSHORE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Gregory Fold , Helmshore , Rossendale , BB4 4JW
Tel: 01706 213756
School website: www.helmshoreprimaryschool.co.uk
Roll: 385

Information

The Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated, inspirational class teacher to join our successful and highly motivated team. The candidate must be an excellent practitioner who is committed to play a full part in the life of the school and is determined to achieve the best for every child. We are a successful, thriving school that delivers an enriched, exciting and creative curriculum. We have a caring ethos and the children and their learning is at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to inspire and support learners, including children, parents, staff and members of the school community to enable them to fulfil their aspirations and become the best they are able to be.

Helmshore Primary School is a large school with 385 pupils organised into 14 classes. We are in a semi-rural location and serve the families of Helmshore and the surrounding area. Despite its size it is a friendly, caring school with an inclusive ethos. The staff team is hard working and committed to school improvement, high academic standards, exemplary behaviour, good attendance and punctuality and effective safeguarding.

The candidate should have an excellent understanding of Key Stage 1. They should be able to plan and deliver Good and Outstanding lessons across the curriculum. The candidate should also have good knowledge of assessing pupil progress and understand the part they play in raising standards. A passion for creating an inspirational learning environment and attractive classroom displays is important.

Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to arrange a visit to school. To arrange an appointment to view the school please contact the school office on 01706 213756.

Visits are available at the following times: Thursday, 13th March at 9.30am, Wednesday, 19th March at 1.15pm and Tuesday, 25th March at 9.30am.

Please note the closing date for applications is Monday, 31st March 2025 at 12.00 noon.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2013 and 2020. 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.

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

More Information can be found at http://www.helmshoreprimaryschool.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Degree

Essential Experience

Recent experience of teaching within a primary phase

Recent experience teaching within KS

Experience of delivering a high quality, well planned primary curriculum

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Headteacher, c/o School . Application forms to be returned by post or email to office@helmshore.lancs.sch.uk for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs C A Myers.

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