PERMANENT FULL TIME TEACHER

Location

OUR LADY AND ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, PRESTON
Lightfoot Lane , Fulwood , Preston , PR2 3LP
Tel: 01772 862305
School website: ourlady-st-edwards.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 218

Information

Permanent Full Time Teacher from 1st September 2025.  We require a committed hard working teacher with recent relevant experience and/or training, willing and able to work as an active team member to contribute to the development of teaching and learning, the curriculum and the life of the school.  The vacancy is for a suitable candidate with experience in either KS1 or KS2.  

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.



More Information can be found at http://ourlady-st-edwards.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified teacher status

Desirable Qualifications

Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies, or equivalent, or willingness to acquire

Essential Experience

Teaching experience in either KS1 or KS2

Clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application

Awareness of the Professional Standards for Teachers

Clear understanding of the importance of religion within a Catholic Primary School

Sound understanding of the distinctive nature of the Catholic School

Desirable Experience

Initial teacher training or post-entry curriculum qualification

Recent participation in a range of relevant in-service training

Knowledge of a range of assessment techniques

Curriculum leadership in the primary phase

Practising Catholic

Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies, or equivalent, or willingness to acquire

Experience in leading collective acts of worship with pupils

Experience in a Catholic school

Proposed Interview Date:

20/05/2025 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Attached to this advert. Applications can be emailed to bursar@ourlady-st-edwards.lancs.sch.uk or a paper copy can be delivered to school

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