KS2 CLASS TEACHER

Location

ST BERNARD'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, PRESTON
Victoria Park Avenue , Lea , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 1RP
Tel: 01772 728153
School website: www.st-bernards.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 216

Information

St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery is part of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic MAT. We are a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations. It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We are a good school with outstanding religious provision. 

Due to the current Year 3 teacher retiring at the end of the school year, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to work in Year 3 from 1st September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position. 

We offer a supportive family atmosphere where challenge, appreciation and support go hand in hand.  We strive to do the very best for our children in our ‘Christ – centred’ school.  We are seeking to appoint a ‘special person’ to join our school family who will:

Have excellent behaviour management using positive strategies and clear boundaries to support children within the class and the school.  

Have excellent subject knowledge in English and Maths. 

Have the ability to work as a team with support staff to ensure the best for the children 

Have the ability to lead and deploy support staff effectively within the classroom  

Plan and teach relevant, purposeful and engaging lessons to meet the needs of the children 

Form good relationships with the children  

Foster a love of learning  

Deliver skills-based learning that is flexible and challenging. 

Be supportive of the Catholic Ethos and contribute to this ethos. 

Seek out constructive criticism, accept praise and be able to ‘smile through the rain!’ 

We can offer:

a big welcome into our school family. 

children who wear their school badge with pride. 

supportive leaders. 

an environment where everyone is “precious in God’s eyes.’ 

the opportunity to share your experience. 

experienced staff to provide professional development. 

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

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Desirable Qualifications

CCRS (or willingness to undertake)

Essential Experience

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

Evidence of appropriate professional development

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact Mr. Roy Turner, Headteacher

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: The Headteacher c/o the School. head@st-bernards.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.