CLASS TEACHER

Location

CATON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Broadacre , Caton , Lancaster , LA2 9NH
Tel: 01524 770104
School website: www.catonprimary.school
Roll: 73

Information

The Governors of Caton Primary School are looking to appoint a talented and inspiring Class Teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team.  Caton Primary School is a thriving and successful school in the beautiful Lune Valley. 

Our facilities are superb with a wonderful outdoor space, including our own forest, running track and a detached sports hall.

We are looking for:

a dynamic, creative and inspirational teacher who will promote our school’s mission of learning with laughter

an excellent classroom manager who is highly organised

someone with strong planning skills who can maximise learning in a mixed age class

a strong team player who is able to build successful relationships quickly with pupils, staff and families

someone who is wholly committed to our ethos of providing wider opportunities for our pupils

someone who shows resilience and is able to remain positive in adversity

a reflective practitioner who is always keen to learn and to take on professional development opportunities

someone who has the ability to use IT effectively within teaching and learning

In return, we can offer:

a talented and hardworking staff team who look after each other

wonderful children who are enthusiastic learners

a friendly and welcoming ethos

opportunities to develop your own skills and talents / interests

excellent mentorship for ECTs from a highly experienced member of staff

a highly supportive and experienced governing body that is fully committed to the ongoing development of our school

The successful candidate is likely to be teaching a mixed Year 3/4 class in the first instance. 

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.catonprimary.school/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Evidence of recent and relevant training applicable to the post

Essential Experience

Evidence of strong teaching in a primary school setting

Ability to demonstrate a proven track record of support for pupils with Special Educational Needs

Experience of deploying teaching assistants effectively

Experience of successfully managing challenging behaviour

Experience of assessment, tracking and target setting

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching a mixed age class

Proposed Interview Date:

01/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact the Headteacher, Mrs Gail Bowskill, on 01524 770104

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Form attached to the advert.. Please return Application Forms to the Headteacher At head@caton.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.