CLASS TEACHER WITH EYFS LEAD AND TLR 2.1

Location

CLAYTON BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Great Greens Lane , Clayton Brook , Bamber Bridge , Preston , PR5 8HL
Tel: 01772 313878
School website: www.claytonbrook.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 167

Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our ambitious good school. The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, passionate and nurturing teacher who is committed to raising standards and able to work as part of our team.  We are looking for an innovative, creative Early Years specialist. The successful candidate will be a reflective practitioner, passionate about learning and will be an inspirational teacher.

The successful candidate will have:

Experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage

Experience of planning and teaching a highly motivating, hands on early years curriculum

Experience and ability to effectively lead a class team

Experience and ability to implement a range of positive behaviour strategies and practices  in a trauma informed way

Be able to plan and resource a learning environment that creates a sustained interest from the children and challenges thinking.


Commitment to working with parents, the first and most important educators of their children.

Be willing to contribute to everyday life at Clayton Brook such as after school clubs, fund raising events, sports events

In return we will offer the successful candidate:

wonderful children, who love our school who want the successful candidate to love it just as much. 

a dedicated team of experienced, hardworking staff committed to excellence.

commitment to professional development for all staff.

a strong, supportive and active governing body with a clear vision for the future of the school.

This post is not suitable for ECTs.  The accompanying letter must be no more than 2 sides of A4 in size 10 arial font.

All shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching at current schools- times to be confirmed with candidates. If they are successful, they will be invited to interview on the 22nd May.

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd May at 12pm 

Shortlisting: Tuesday 6th May

Proposed date for interviews: Thursday 22nd May

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.claytonbrook.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Essential Experience

Evidence of strong teaching in a EYFS setting

Desirable Experience

Experience of using assessment, tracking and target setting

Subject Leadership experience

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We encourage prospective applicants to come and visit the school. This can be during or outside of the school day. Please contact Mrs Deacon, on 01772 313878 or email bursar@claytonbrook.lancs.sch.uk to arrange an appointment. 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return Application Forms to be returned to Lesley Deacon, Email: bursar@claytonbrook.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.