CLASSTEACHER

Location

ST MARY'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, A VOLUNTARY ACADEMY
Holcombe Drive , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 4BH
Tel: 01282 427546
School website: https://www.st-marys-burnley.lancs.sch.uk/
Roll: 209

Information

The Governors of St. Mary’s R.C. Primary School are seeking to appoint a positive and inspirational full-time class teacher to join our friendly and hard-working team.  The successful candidate will be expected to have high expectations and play an active role in the life of our school. 

We are looking for someone who:

Will support the Catholic life of our school

Is committed to a relationship-based approach

Has a positive outlook and approach

Works well as part of a team

Is reflective and welcomes opportunities to grow

Will contribute to the wider life of school

We can offer:

A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos

Fantastic pupils who enjoy coming to school

A friendly and supportive team of staff and governors, committed to your professional development

A well-resourced and attractive working environment

For further information please see the Headteachers welcome letter, job description and person specification attached. Closing date - Monday 28th April 2025. Proposed interview date Thursday 8th May and/or Friday 9th 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@st-marys-burnley.lancs.sch.uk

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

St. Mary’s R.C. Primary School is an inclusive school and is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment.

The school is also fully committed to safeguarding children’s welfare. 

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
More Information can be found at www.st-marys-burnley.lancs.sch.uk

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion or to visit our school please contact the school office on 01282 427546

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Full details are available on the school website and at www.romerocat.com. Please return completed applications electronically to: careers@romerocat.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.