CLASS TEACHER

Location

KIRKHAM PEAR TREE SCHOOL
29 Station Road , Kirkham , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 2HA
Tel: 01772 683609
School website: www.peartreeschool.co.uk
Roll: 112

Information

Pear Tree is a school for children and young people aged 4-19 years with severe and profound and multiple learning needs. The school has gone through an expansion in recent years and now boasts a new Sixth Form, Rowan Centre and 'Compass Centre' for young people with autism, complex needs and challenging behaviour. The post holder may be based anywhere in school depending on the candidate's skills and previous experience and it will offer an exciting opportunity for a really enthusiastic experienced teacher or ECT.  The successful candidate will share our vision and values and work collaboratively with the school team in meeting the very diverse needs within our school.

An informal tour of school is available - please contact Pear Tree School on 01772 683609 for dates and times.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent)

Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications

Specific qualification in SEN

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children/young people with complex learning difficulties.

Teaching practice experience with SEN

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with children/young people with challenging behaviour

Experience of teaching across the age range 4-19

Proposed Interview Date:

19/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Rebecca Warnock call 01772 683609

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application is attached. Please return completed applications to fionawafer@peartree.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.