CLASS TEACHER

Location

ST MARY'S AND ST BENEDICT'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, BAMBER BRIDGE
Brownedge Lane , Bamber Bridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR5 6TA
Tel: 01772 336650
School website: www.smsb.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 264

Information

The governors of St Mary’s & St Benedict’s are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the teaching team. Like with all teaching positions for the year 2025-26, this is a full time position. We are looking for a talented member of staff to share our vision in continuing to build upon the achievements of this dynamic Catholic School.

We are seeking teachers who:

- put children at the heart of everything they do;

- have a clear understanding of Catholic education and the vision and ability to lead and develop the Catholic Life of the school;

- understand the importance of physical and mental health wellbeing for everyone in our community;

- will follow the lead of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in managing the school;

- are hardworking team players who show excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to draw together staff, governors and parents;

- can work as part of the team to help us becoming a consistently ‘Good’ school;

- can build on the existing strengths of the school and help to develop our talented team of staff;

- have the resilience to ensure the continued success of the school;

- have a track record of highly impactful contribution in their class/es;

- are skilled at building up positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents;

- have an understanding of all 3 phases of the primary school;

- are strong classroom practitioners.

Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: 19th May 2025 
Shortlisting: 20th May 2025   
Interview Date: 22nd May or 23rd May 2025

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 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
More Information can be found at https://www.smsb.lancs.sch.uk/

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2025  

For an informal discussion please contact:

For informal discussions please ring Mr. Ballard, Headteacher on (01772) 336650.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

mrs.coulton@smsb.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.