CLASS TEACHER - Y4

Location

ST ANNES ON SEA ST THOMAS' CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
St Thomas Road , Lytham St Annes , Lancashire , FY8 1JN
Tel: 01253 722022
School website: www.st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 193

Information

St Thomas’ CE Primary school is a happy church school family and community located a short walk from the beach at St Annes on Sea. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and talented class teacher who can bring a creative approach and who plans carefully, to ensure the very best progress and outcomes for all our children.  

This temporary, Maternity Cover -  Main Pay Scale  - post  will enable the successful applicant to make a contribution to teaching and learning and curriculum work in our school. 

The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 was highly successful and we are delighted that our report acknowledges clearly that our school has significantly improved since our previous inspection (2017 – GOOD).  The inspection outcome showed that we are now likely to be judged higher than our previous rating when re-inspected. Our very recent SIAMS inspection in June 2025 was also highly successful and highlighted many strengths.  We were delighted that the inspector noted, ‘Positive relationships are at the heart of this ‘nurturing family'.The exceptionally strong culture of trust, care and respect is enabling staff, pupils and families to flourish.’  

The successful candidate would be joining a hardworking, unique, caring school family.

More Information can be found at https://www.st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am 22 September 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 25th September 2025

Proposed date for interview: Wednesday 1st October 2025

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.

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.

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


More Information can be found at https://www.st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Successfully completed the ECT/NQT period<

Essential Experience

Evidence of strong teaching in a primary school setting

Successful deployment of teaching assistants or other adults in the classroom to support learning

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching in a lower Key Stage 2 classroom

Experience of using assessment, tracking and target setting

Subject Leadership experience Working with children with SEND, writing and using Individual Plans

Experience of preparing children for external assessments e.g. multiplication check

Experience of  leading children in extra-curricular activities and clubs

Proposed Interview Date:

01/10/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits are welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange a visit on one of the dates and times listed: Tuesday 9th September & Thursday 18th September at 4.15pm.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached - Diocesan form. Return CofE Diocesan application form and a letter of application (no more than 2 sides in size 11 font or larger) to bursar@st-thomas.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.