CLASS TEACHER

Location

TARLETON MERE BROW CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Gravel , Mere Brow , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 6JX
Tel: 01772 812689
School website: www.merebrow.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 72

Information

"Let Your Light Shine" Matthew 5 v.16

The Governing Board of Tarleton Mere Brow CE are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated person to work in our mixed-aged class of Years 2, 3 and 4 with a TLR 2.1 for deputising in the headteacher’s absence and leading in the following subject areas: maths, science and PE. The post holder will also be required to be a Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

We can offer you:

 A safe and happy school environment where children enjoy learning and a long flourishing history of 178 years providing education in Mere Brow

 A vibrant and thriving Nursery that acts as a successful ‘feeder’ for our school;

The support of motivated, caring, committed staff.

 A supportive Governing Body who are committed to the whole child ethos of the school;

A commitment to supporting on-going professional development for the benefit of the whole school

Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS) for wellbeing and private health needs.

 We are looking for :

Commitment to upholding the Christian values and ethos of school and delivering whole school worship.

Understanding of a small school setting and flexibility in your approach, and a commitment to our school community, including external events.

Understanding of all key stages, due to the teaching of Forest School across year groups.

Understanding of SEND and trauma informed strategies.

A caring and collaborative working style and positive approach; building trust and commitment within our small school team.  

An understanding of what is required for effective teaching and learning across all key stages, but particularly key stage 1 and lower key stage 2.

An ambition and desire to maintain our ethos of making a positive difference to children’s lives and help them reach their full potential, following our school motto to ‘Let Your Light Shine’.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form and return to head@merebrow.lancs.sch.uk  –  Application UPS  TLR by Wednesday 30th April – 12:00pm.

Visits to school are welcomed and encouraged on the following dates and times:

23.4.25 @ 11am

24.4.25 @ 4pm

Please contact the school bursar on 01772 812689 – stating your name, preference of date and post you are interested in.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS Clearance and references.

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 www.merebrow.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

Degree and QTS

Desirable Qualifications

Due to the success of our current Forest School, we would require the successful post holder to hold a forest school qualification or be willing to undertake the qualification.

Proposed Interview Date:

09/05/2025 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Blackburn Diocese Application Form. Please return Application Forms to he Headteacher head@merebrow.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.