CLASS TEACHER

Location

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, CARNFORTH
Kellet Road , Carnforth , Lancashire , LA5 9LS
Tel: 01524 732289
School website: https://www.olol.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 72

Information

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (part of the Mater Christi Multi Academy Catholic Trust) is a small school in the town of Carnforth. We have children from 3 – 11 years of age and encourage our children to recognise that they are “precious in God’s eyes”.

The staff and Governors of our school are looking to recruit an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher. The successful candidate will be required to work alongside other staff in our small staff team. We are seeking a person who is hardworking, flexible, enthusiastic and caring with a desire to make a difference to our children.

Please note to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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.

We are looking for someone who will:

Uphold and support our Catholic ethos

Be committed to safeguarding

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

Have strong excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils, and staff.

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

Inspire, challenge and motivate all children to achieve their full potential

Have a proven record of identifying and narrowing gaps in learning for disadvantaged and SEN children

Have a good understanding of curriculum with experience of subject leadership

We can offer:

A welcoming, supportive, and hardworking staff team.

Children who are enthusiastic to learn and grow

A passionate staff team

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

A growing and thriving school community that supports each other within the Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust.


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

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Desirable Qualifications

CCRS (or willingness to undertake)

Desirable Experience

Teaching in both Key Stages with experience of meeting a variety of needs

Evidence of appropriate professional development

Proposed Interview Date:

03/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact the Headteacher Mrs Liz Kendall

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Job Vacancy on the school Website. Please Return Application forms to the Headteacher at the Schoolhead@olol.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.