Apply online KS2 CLASS TEACHER

Ref 196080
Grade TEACHERS PAY RANGE
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Temporary
Required From 1/9/2025  to 31/8/2026 
Closing Date 12.00 noon 12/05/2025
Location
HOLME SLACK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Manor House Lane , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 6HP
Tel: 01772 795257
School website: www.holmeslackprimary.co.uk
Roll: 211
Information
The children, staff and Governors of Holme Slack Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a new member of staff to join our committed, supportive and hard working team. The school had a successful Ofsted Inspection (July 21) and would like to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 teacher to support in driving the school forward. The post is initially temporary for one year with a view to becoming permanent thereafter.

We need a Key Stage 2 teacher who:-
  • Has experience of working in KS 2, ideally in Year 4
  • Has proven good / outstanding teaching skills
  • Is highly motivated and able to model, inspire and identify excellence in their teaching and learning.
  • Has high expectations of pupil achievements and behaviour
  • Knows how to motivate children to achieve their potential and has positive and effective behaviour management
  • Enjoys working with children and has a caring and inclusive approach.
  • Is hard working, enthusiastic and shows a commitment to supporting extra-curricular opportunities for our pupils and whole school activities.
  • Is a team player with good communication and inter-personal skills
  • Is able to develop strong relationships with parents, staff and pupils

    In return we will offer:-
  • Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy school
  • A welcoming, highly committed and supportive staff team
  • A commitment to your professional development, however please note this post is not open to ECTs

    In your letter of application please address:
  • Your experience of engaging pupils/ working in challenging schools
  • Your curriculum strengths 

    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.
  • Essential Qualifications
  • QTS
  • Degree
  • Completion of ECT

  • Essential Experience
  • Proven track record of good/outstanding teaching in KS2



  • Desirable Experience
  • Teaching experience in Year 4
  • Teaching experience in a similar school

  • Proposed Interview Date:
    TBA 

    For an informal discussion please contact:

    Visits to the school are encouraged. Please ring the School office to arrange-01772-795257

    Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

    Application form attached. Applications can be submitted to the Headteacher
    using the email address recruitment@holmeslack.lancs.sch.uk.
    Hard copies can also be submitted via the school address

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