CLASS TEACHER

Location

BURNLEY BRUNSHAW PRIMARY SCHOOL
Morse Street , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 4PB
Tel: 01282 423280
School website: www.brunshaw.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 400

Information

Brunshaw Primary School are looking to appoint a full-time class teacher to join our excellent team in September 2025. The placement of our new team member will depend upon their individual skills and experience along with the needs of the school.&£8239; 

Brunshaw Primary School is an inclusive and&£8239;happy&£8239;two form entry school that is rapidly growing with the exciting addition of two new SEN Units. The school has an experienced staff team and leadership is strong at all levels. We are very proud of our school. Our children are very well behaved and highly motivated. This was recognised recently by the local authority as the school was awarded ‘Gold’ for its Behaviour Quality Mark. The school is central to the local community, and we have a growing number of supportive parents / carers as well as an experienced Governing Board. 

We are looking for someone who can: 
 

be an excellent class teacher with high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour 

be able to inspire and motivate our keen and eager children to achieve their potential. 

share the ethos, values and vision of our school. 

be committed to working in partnerships with parents, colleagues, governors and the wider community. 

have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

be a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies 

bring&£8239;energy and a sense of humour to the role 

readily adapt to the ever-changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner 

We can offer you: 

happy, enthusiastic and hardworking children. 

an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive staff team in which your wellbeing is a priority. 

the opportunity to bring new strengths and qualities to our school so that we can continue to develop and improve. 

For further information please see the Headteacher's welcome letter, job description and person specification attached. Closing date - Friday 2nd May 2025. Proposed interview date Monday 19th May (times TBC). Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted via email. Start Date: 1st September 2025. Applications should be returned to school via email to bursar@brunshaw.lancs.sch.uk Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Visits to the school 

Tuesday 29th April 2025 1.30pm 

Tuesday 29th April 4.00pm 

Brunshaw Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all staff and children. This appointment will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and therefore requires a fully enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. If you would like the opportunity to look around the school or discuss the post further, please contact the school office - Mrs Venske on 01282423280 to make arrangements. 

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.brunshaw.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

QTS/Postgraduate 

Degree

Relevant successful experience of teaching in a primary school setting 

Desirable Qualifications

Essential Experience

Demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching and positive impact in a primary school setting 

A thorough knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum/EY Framework 

Ability to provide effective marking and feedback to help learners progress 

A secure understanding of Assessment for Learning Strategies and their implementation 

Ability to meet the needs of all learners 

Desirable Experience

Experience of working effectively with and managing a team of classroom staff 

Evidence of impact in developing a curriculum area or whole school change 

Proposed Interview Date:

19/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mrs Venske- School Business Manager
01282 423280
bursar@brunshaw.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please Return Application forms to the Headteacher at the School g.smith@brunshaw.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.