EYFS CLASS TEACHER (MIXED-AGED NURSERY AND RECEPTION) – MATERNITY LEAVE COVER

Location

ST EDMUND'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, SKELMERSDALE
Windrows , New Church Farm , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 8NP
Tel: 01695 724798
School website: www.stedmundswestlancs.co.uk
Roll: 75

Information

We are a small school in Skelmersdale that serves an area of high deprivation.  Our children are wonderful and love to learn.  We provide them with good quality teaching and learning, which broadens their future life chances.  We have recently achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted report and a ‘Good with Outstanding Features’ RE inspection, of which we are very proud.  Our school continues to develop and implement positive change, this presents high levels of challenge, but it is very exciting. 

We are looking for a special person to join our team, who will believe in the future of our children and do everything in their power to provide an exciting curriculum that ensures positive outcomes.  Our children deserve a full curriculum that considers not only academic development but spiritual and personal as well. 

We are a forward-thinking school that bases its pedagogy on research and are open to developing new and exciting practises for the good of our children.  We offer a small school family which helps and supports each other, including a strong governing body.  This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding EYFS Teacher.  We can offer the successful candidate the relevant training required in relation to their role.  

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

Candidates are invited to talk to the headteacher about the post and can visit the school on Wednesday 23rd April 2025.  Candidates are expected to complete the attached relevant application form.

School Visit:  Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Closing Date:  Friday 25th April 2025 – 12.00 am
Shortlisting date/Interview date:  TBC


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.stedmundswestlancs.co.uk/

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please Return Application Forms to the Headteacher at the School head@st-edmunds.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.