CLASS TEACHER - MAINSCALE
Ref | 196250 |
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Grade | TEACHERS PAY RANGE |
Term | Full Time |
Perm / Temp | Temporary |
Required | From 01/09/2025  |
Closing Date | 12 noon 16/05/2025 |
- Location
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TRAWDEN FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL
Dean Street , Trawden , Colne , BB8 8RN
Tel: 01282 865242
School website: www.trawden.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 200 - Information
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The Headteacher and Governors of Trawden Forest Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate, positive and skilled class teacher who is committed to playing an active role in the lives and continued development of our children and of our good school. This is a temporary full-time post for one year to accommodate flexible working.
The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated staff team who share a commitment to providing the best possible education within an amazing setting. They will be enthusiastic and highly motivated and have high expectations in all areas of school life and a passion for ensuring the highest possible outcomes for pupils.
As well as being part of a wonderful staff team, we are a school where pupils enjoy coming to school and working hard, which makes our work much more rewarding. This post is not suitable for ECT's
We are looking for someone who will:- Promote positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
- Have high expectations for pupil learning, behaviour and attainment.
- Have a creative and practical approach to learning.
- Have a good working knowledge of the primary curriculum with excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills with experience of working across the school.
- Have experience of working with a range of Special Educational and behavioural needs.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be able to communicate clearly and to a high standard both verbally and in writing.
- Able to assist in the assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs.
- Support learning in the classroom.
- Wants to continually develop their skills and knowledge.
- Uphold the ethos and values of the School.
We can offer:- A welcoming, supportive and positive staff team
- A forward- thinking school offering continuous professional development opportunities
- A fabulous area for outdoor learning, including forest school and a well developed indoor learning environment
- A strong, proactive governing body who work together to move the school forward
- A proactive PTFA who are actively involved developing the wider life of our school
Closing Date and shortlisting for applications: Friday 16th May 2025 at 12:00 noon
Proposed Observation and Interview Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted via email.
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Visit to school date: Monday 12th or Tuesday 13th May at 1:30pm or 4:00pm
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. - Promote positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
- Essential Qualifications
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- Qualified Teacher Status
- Relevant successful experience of teaching in a primary school setting
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Essential Experience
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- Teaching in Key stage 2
- Leading a subject
- Working with children with a range of SEND
- Teaching in Key stage 2
- Desirable Experience
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- Experience of teaching in more than one school
- Proposed Interview Date:
- 21/05/2025
For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion, please contact:Mrs Stinchon Headteacher at the school.
head@trawden.lancs.sch.uk
01282 865242
Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to
Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@trawden.lancs.sch.uk

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