CLASS TEACHER ( YEAR 2/3 MIXED AGE CLASS)

Location

BRETHERTON ENDOWED COFE VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL
South Road , Bretherton , Leyland , PR26 9AH
Tel: 01772 600431
School website: www.brethertonschool.org.uk
Roll: 103

Information

Information

The Governing Body of Bretherton Endowed CE Primary School is looking for an excellent teacher for a mixed age year 2/3 class to cover for a teacher commencing maternity leave at the end of November. This post will be full time and may include subject leadership responsibility depending on candidate’s experience.


We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of the primary curriculum
• has some knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum
• can plan for skilled, experienced support staff
• can deliver exciting lessons where progress in learning is always evident in a mixed age class
• has good knowledge of assessment tracking systems and expectations related to these
• can contribute whole heartedly to the life of the school
• will support and respect our Christian ethos
• has high expectations of behaviour and effort but will also nurture and respect our children

Bretherton Endowed CE Primary School is able to offer you:

• Wonderful children with supportive parents.
• An experienced, kind and supportive staff team.
• A commitment to promoting a positive work-life balance and staff wellbeing.
• An environment where you will be valued and celebrated.
• A commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with other Christian schools and schools in the local area.
• An experienced, skilled Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school.

We would strongly encourage visits to school. These can be arranged by calling school on 01772 600431 or emailing school on bursar@bretherton.lancs.sch.uk
This post is suitable for an experienced teacher and may be suitable for ECT with suitable experience of mixed age planning.

The post will commence 3rd November 2025 and will be for a period of approximately 9 months.
Visits to school available9.30 or 2.00 16th September 2026

Closing date: 9am 22 September 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Proposed date for interview: Thursday 2nd 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 http://www.brethertonschool.org.uk/

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• Teaching qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of commitment to continuing personal and professional development - CPD

Essential Experience

• Evidence of strong teaching in a primary school setting, particularly in Key Stage 1
• Adapting teaching to assist pupils with a range of abilities
• Experience of assessment, tracking and target setting
• Successful deployment of teaching assistants or other adults in the classroom to support learning

Desirable Experience

• Subject leadership experience

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@bretherton.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.