RECEPTION TEACHER MATERNITY LEAVE COVER

Location

ACCRINGTON WOODNOOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hudson Street , Accrington , BB5 2HS
Tel: 01254 233020
School website: www.woodnookschool.co.uk
Roll: 220

Information

The Governors of Woodnook Primary School are seeking to appointment a highly motivated and enthusiastic Reception Teacher to join our school. Woodnook is a wonderful place to work with friendly, hardworking children and a supportive staff team. We are a popular and inclusive school, located close to the centre of Accrington, serving a diverse community. 

At Woodnook, all staff work tirelessly to ensure we always provide the best for our children and their families, putting the children at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will :

be enthusiastic and passionate about children, their education and welfare; putting them first in everything they do.

preferably have some experience of teaching in Reception and has a secure understanding of teaching and learning in the Early Years including the EYFS Statutory Framework.

understand the important role provision plays (both inside and outside) in allowing the children to be active learners, who can collaborate, solve problems and develop independence.

be a reflective learne

be an excellent and creative classroom practitioner who has high expectations of all children.

be able to foster excellent working relationships with pupils, parents and the community.

We will offer:

Pupils who demonstrate excellent behaviour for learning.

A supportive and enthusiastic team, at every level

A school that is highly committed to staff wellbeing

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.woodnookschool.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree/PGCE or equivalent qualification

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Qualification

Essential Experience

Experience of teaching in a Primary School

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching children in Reception

Experience of teaching Red Rose Phonics

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to school are welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Please return application forms to head@woodnook.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.