TEACHER

Location

CLITHEROE BROOKSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Bright Street , Clitheroe , BB7 1NW
Tel: 01200 425564
School website: www.brookside.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 120

Information

The children, staff and Governors of Brookside Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our committed, supportive and hard working team. The school had a successful Ofsted Inspection (February  21) and would like to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to support in driving the school forward

We need a teacher who:-
- Has experience of working across KS2,
- Has proven good / outstanding teaching skills
- Is highly motivated and able to model, inspire and identify excellence in their teaching and learning.
- Has high expectations of pupil achievements and behaviour
- Knows how to motivate children to achieve their potential and has positive and effective behaviour management
- Enjoys working with children and has a caring and inclusive approach.
- Is hard working, enthusiastic and shows a commitment to supporting extra-curricular opportunities for our pupils and whole school activities.
- Is a team player with good communication and inter-personal skills
- Is able to develop strong relationships with parents, staff and pupils
- Effective subject leadership

In return we will offer:
- Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy school
- A welcoming, highly committed and supportive staff team
- A commitment to your professional development

Unfortunately, feedback on unsuccessful applications cannot be given.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Degree

Qualified teacher status

GCSE maths and English grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid

Recent professional development appropriate to the role

Essential Experience

Experience of effective teaching and proven track record within the primary phase

Relevant experience of teaching a broad and balanced curriculum with well designed learning opportunities.

Experience and understanding of safeguarding in schools

Successful at adapting teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.

An ability to lead curriculum areas 

Desirable Experience

Successful teaching and proven track record in teaching across Key Stage 2. 

Recent experience of teaching in a mixed age class

Successful adaptive teaching to meet the needs of all children 

Proposed Interview Date:

13/06/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to school are strongly encouraged.
Please phone the school office to arrange a time.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Return forms to the Headteacher at the School
Please note email applications will not be accepted. Paper copies delivered direct to the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.