TEACHER OF HISTORY AND RE

Location

WEST CRAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
Kelbrook Road , Barnoldswick , BB18 5TB
Tel: 01282 812292
School website: www.westcraven.co.uk/
Roll: 593

Information

West Craven is a small and vibrant secondary school for young people aged 11 to 16 years which serves this local Lancashire/Yorkshire community. Barnoldswick is located on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border with both Leeds and Manchester drivable in just under an hour. Preston, Skipton and Bradford are easily commutable and the town is on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Bronte Country and the Forest of Bowland. The Lake District, Morecambe Bay and the Fylde Coast are all a short drive away.

Our vision is to create a culture and ethos which promotes high aspirations and expectations, balanced with the highest level of care and support. We want students to love coming to West Craven, love learning and love being part of the academy family. The vision involves educating the whole child; our academy motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ means ‘We Are Preparing for Life’. We encourage all students to get fully involved in the life of the academy and the opportunities beyond the classroom.

Salary – MPS1 – UPS3
Role Details – Full-time role but part-time applications are welcomed
Closing Date – 12 noon on Wednesday 14 May
Interview Date– W/C 19 May
Start Date – September 2025

To find out more about this vacancy, please download the attached pack and apply at https://careers.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/job/teacher-of-history-and-re/

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.

Essential Qualifications

Qualifications and Attainments

Qualified Teacher with QTS - Essential

Degree in a relevant subject area - Essential

Desirable Qualifications

Please see the attached document

Essential Experience

Please see the attached document

Desirable Experience

Please see the attached document

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form available from https://careers.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/job/teacher-of-history-and-re/. Please return completed applications electronically to: hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.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.