TEMPORARY CLASS TEACHER (MATERNITY LEAVE)

Location

LYTHAM ST ANNE'S ANSDELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lansdowne Road , Ansdell , Lytham St Annes , FY8 4DR
Tel: 01253 736902
School website: www.ansdellprimary.co.uk
Roll: 220

Information

Main Scale/ UPS teacher: Maternity leave – starting September 2025

The Governors and staff of our thriving, successful primary school are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated teacher to join our dedicated team.  The post is to cover a period of maternity leave, running from September 2025 to May 2026. The position will be in either KS1 or KS2 depending on the experience of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in their drive to provide a world-class curriculum and outstanding learning opportunities for our pupils.

Our governing body is looking for a teacher who is:

An outstanding, energetic individual with a growth mindset, who is ambitious for our pupils and driven to create inspirational learning opportunities.

An effective classroom practitioner who understands how children learn and is committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for all.

Passionate about curriculum design, bringing their own areas of interest and expertise.

Excellent behaviour management skills, with a focus on fostering positive, strong relationships with pupils.

Able to maintain and develop strong partnerships with families.

Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children.

We can offer you:

A supportive Headteacher and governing body who will invest in your ongoing professional development.

Engaged children who love learning and are keen to be their best

Opportunities to contribute to the development of a world class curriculum with the key themes of STEM, Outdoor Adventurous Education with a focus on nurturing and developing the whole child.

The chance to be part of a successful, dynamic team with supportive parents, a great local community and a rich local heritage.

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.

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

Essential Qualifications

GCSE passes in English, Mathematics and Science

Degree

QTS

Essential Experience

Recent successful experience of teaching within the primary phase

Recent successful experience of working as part of a team

Experience of delivering a high quality, well planned primary curriculum

Effective use of a range of learning and teaching strategies

Effective planning that meets the needs of all learners

Ongoing and effective use of assessment for learning

Proposed Interview Date:

21/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact the school office to arrange a visit to the school.
01253 736902
head@ansdell.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: School Bursar
bursar@ansdell.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.