CLASS TEACHER

Location

RICHARD DURNINGS ENDOWED PRIMARY SCHOOL BISPHAM
Chorley Road , Bispham , Ormskirk , L40 3SL
Tel: 01257 462968
School website: www.richarddurnings.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 87

Information

The Governors of Richard Durning’s Endowed School are seeking to appoint a class teacher to join our wonderful school team starting in September 2025.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children? Are you dedicated, hard working and motivated? Richard Durning’s is a place where teachers are all of these things and more and we are looking to add to this small, thriving team.

Our beautiful school is a very special place, steeped in history and we are proud of our local heritage. The children and families are friendly and welcoming and we really are a community! We want the successful candidate to become part of this community and contribute, as well as understanding the demands of working in a small school.

The successful candidates will have high aspirations for children and be proactive in facilitating engaging learning experiences. The post is suitable for experienced teachers or an ECT. The class taught is TBC.

We are looking for someone who:

Is confident in their own ability and is able to use their own initiative

Is willing to lead and take part in extra curricular activities

inspires and enthuses children to reach their highest potential.

Has good subject knowledge of the curriculums taught.

Has very high expectations and will maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Works in close collaboration with colleagues as a valued member of a team and is willing to go that extra mile

Has excellent interpersonal skills, good sense of humour and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils, and staff.

Works in a calm, caring, and supportive manner with the ability to deliver an exciting, innovative, creative, and cross-curricular learning environment for children.

We can offer:

A welcoming, supportive, and hardworking staff team and governors.

Children who are enthusiastic to learn, grow, and experience all life has to offer!

A staff team that is passionate about continued development and growth as a school community.

A committed and supportive leadership team that holds staff wellbeing as crucial to school success

Parents who are valued partners in helping every child achieve.

A thriving school community that supports each other.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Richard Durning’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 03/04/2025
More Information can be found at https://www.richarddurnings.lancs.sch.uk/

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.richarddurnings.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Recent professional development appropriate to the role

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid qualification

Essential Experience

Successful experience of effective teaching within the primary phase and across key stages

Relevant experience of teaching the National Curriculum and EYFS

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Please return Application Forms to head@richarddurnings.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.