CLASSROOM TEACHER - TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE

Location

ECCLESTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Doctors Lane , Eccleston , Chorley , PR7 5RA
Tel: 01257 451114
School website: www.ecclestonprimary.co.uk
Roll: 208

Information

The Governors of Eccleston Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding class teacher to join our wonderful team, from September 2025. This post is suitable for an ECT or main pay scale teacher. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm who will go the extra mile, bringing something additional to our wonderful school.

The successful candidate will:

Be an inspirational and motivational teacher who believes in our vision, values and core purpose, and are totally committed to raising outomes for every child, while making learning fun and creative for all.

Be passionate about children’s learning and welfare, forging strong relationships with parents and our wider school family.

Be a committed team player, demonstrating flexibility, co-operation and a willingness to take an active role in school life both inside and outside of the classroom.

Be a reflective practitioner who is open to new ideas.

Have experience of teaching effectively to raise standards across the primary phases, and be flexible about the year group in which they teach.

Use IT creatively to enhance learning opportunities (or be willing to learn).

Be committed and passionate about effectively leading a subject across the whole school.

The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 30th May 2025. Please note that this date falls during the half term break, school tours are welcomed on Wednesday 21st May 9:30am and 4:15pm please contact the school office to arrange this. 

Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 3rd June. Successful candidates will be notified by email within 48 hours. If you have not received any communication during this week, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. For successful candidates: Lesson observations and Interview on Monday 9th June.

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 https://ecclestonprimary.net/



More Information can be found at https://ecclestonprimary.net/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Proposed Interview Date:

09/06/2025 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Please return Application Forms to Ann Duckworth bursar@eccleston.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.