CLASSTEACHER

Location

THE CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL. LANCASTER
Balmoral Road , Lancaster , Lancashire , LA1 3BT
Tel: 01524 64686
School website: www.cathedral.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 203

Information

The Governors are seeking to appoint from September 2025 a permanent classroom teacher who is passionate about learning and who will seek to become an inspirational practitioner. 

We are looking for a teacher who can support our mission of “unlocking potential in faith and love” in all children. 

Applications are invited from recently qualified teachers and experienced teachers who are passionate about education and have the drive to inspire our wonderful children.

Ideal candidates will:

Be a practising Catholic/Christian with a commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school.

Be an outstanding teacher with very high expectations of what can be achieved.

Have a clear understanding of what excellence in education looks like.

Have the drive to develop practice with the whole primary phase.

Be an enthusiastic, inspirational and caring teacher.

Be committed to promoting high standards of attainment.

Be vibrant, dynamic and fun.

We offer:

A caring and vibrant community with Christ at the centre.

A supportive Headteacher.

Friendly, committed staff who are open to new ideas.

An active and engaged family and parish community.

A safe, secure, inclusive and positive school environment.

A commitment to continued professional development.

Well behaved pupils who are eager to learn.

A very hardworking and proactive Governing Board

The Cathedral Catholic Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical clearance and satisfactory references.

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 Catholic application form attached.

Visits to our school are encouraged so please contact the school to arrange a visit.

Essential Qualifications

See person specification

Desirable Qualifications

See person specification

Essential Experience

See person specification

Desirable Experience

See person specification

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@cathedral.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.