KS2 CLASS TEACHER

Location

CHRIST THE KING ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Calderbrook Avenue , Burnley , Lancashire , BB11 4RB
Tel: 01282 429108
School website: www.king-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 209

Information

The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust alongside The Governors of Christ the King RCPS are seeking to appoint an experienced, dedicated and passionate KS2 Teacher to make a difference to the lives of our children.

We are looking for a KS2 teacher who:

will inspire our pupils, communicating our schools mission statement, “Christ at the heart of all we do”.

is an enthusiastic, inspirational classroom practitioner, with a strong desire to raise standards and ignite a love of learning 
has the ability to form and maintain positive relationships that motivate children, parents and colleagues


What we can offer you: 

a positive, supportive working environment – “staff, parents and pupils feel part of a welcoming and loving community”-  Catholic Schools Inspection February 2025  

wonderful, well behaved, and hard-working children who enjoy learning

a commitment to positive staff well-being

excellent support from the Headteacher, senior leadership team and governing body.

opportunities for continual professional development in a supportive environment.

We strongly recommended you visit the school yourself so you can see in person our wonderful school, staff and children. If you would like to make an appointment to view our school, please email Mrs Clegg on l.clegg@king-pri.lancs.sch.uk who will arrange a mutually convenient time. 

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Midday on 25/04/2025


More Information can be found at http://www.king-pri.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status and degree 

Desirable Qualifications

Willingness to undertake CCRS within 2 years of appointment 

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and In-service training 

Essential Experience

Excellent Practitioner 

Understanding of the National Curriculum 

Can use a wide range of technology to support teaching and learning 

An active commitment to the personal spiritual development of the child and the school community 

If not Catholic, wholly supportive of the ethos of a Catholic Primary School and the Catholic faith. 

Desirable Experience

Some experience in teaching children with individual needs (EAL, SEN, More Able) 

Experience in teaching across all age ranges 

Experience in leading a curriculum area  

Proposed Interview Date:

28/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mrs Webster - 01282 429108

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Pack. Please Return Application Forms to Mrs Lisa Clegg - l.clegg@king-pri.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.