TEACHER & SENCO

Location

BURNLEY BASNETT STREET NURSERY SCHOOL

Tel: 01282 457235
School website: www.basnettstreet.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 88

Information

The Governing Body are looking to recruit an innovative, creative, and truly dedicated Teacher & SENCO to join our team. Basnett Street Nursery school has a deserved reputation as a supportive and professional working environment that strives to achieve the best outcomes for all its stakeholders.

Basnett Street Nursery School is an ambitious and aspirational school that holds high expectations for the whole school community.  We firmly believe that all children are entitled to high quality education, and we strive hard to ensure that this is what every individual child receives.

Basnett Street Nursery School is a forward-thinking visionary school, working closely with other schools, including local feeder primary schools. We are fully committed to staff continuing their professional development and actively support staff in furthering their ambitions in their career progression.  If you would like to be a part of this unique school and can offer us your dedication and creativity in continuing to provide our children with the best start to their education; then we very much look forward to reading your application.

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Early Years Specialism

Desirable Qualifications

SENCO Qualification

Essential Experience

Clear understanding of leading effective teaching and learning in the EYFS.

To have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of child development.

Commitment to ensuring inclusion and addressing diversity positively.

Experience of working with SEND children and using a range of approaches/strategies to support and meet their needs.

Desirable Experience

Experience of reporting to Governors.

Strong behaviour management skills, having an understanding of a relational approach to behaviour which is inclusive for all.

Experience of leading and managing a large team of Teaching Assistants in order to ensure consistency in curriculum implementation.

Experience of leading curriculum development in the EYFS.

Experience of undertaking the role of SENCO.

Experience of working as a multi-agency team.

Proposed Interview Date:

16/07/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits and/or informal discussions are warmly welcomed. Please contact Lindsay Ingham on head@basnettstreet.lancs.sch.uk or 01282457235.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@basnettstreet.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.