CLASS TEACHER

Location

ACCRINGTON WOODNOOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hudson Street , Accrington , BB5 2HS
Tel: 01254 233020
School website: www.woodnookschool.co.uk
Roll: 222

Information

The Governors of Woodnook Primary School are seeking to appointment a highly motivated and enthusiastic class 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 post will be initially in Year 4.  ECTs are welcome to apply.

We are looking for someone who can: 

  be an excellent class teacher with high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour. 

  be able to inspire and motivate our keen and eager children to achieve their potential. 

  share the ethos, values and vision of our school.  

 be committed to working in partnerships with parents, colleagues, governors and the wider community. 

 have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

 be a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies. 

 bring energy and a sense of humour to the role 

readily adapt to the ever-changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner. 

contribute to the wider life of the school.

We can offer you: 

happy, enthusiastic and hardworking children. 

 an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive staff team in which your wellbeing is a priority. 

 the opportunity to bring new strengths and qualities to our school so that we can continue to develop and improve. 

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 www.woodnookschool.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status

Recent professional development appropriate to the role

Desirable Qualifications

Additional qualifications and /or studies relevant to the age range

Essential Experience

Experience of effective teaching within the primary phase

Relevant experience of teaching the National Curriculum

Experience and understanding of safeguarding in schools

Desirable Experience

Subject Leadership experience - this is not essential

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01254 233020.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application forms to be sent to the headteacher : 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.