YEAR 1 CLASS TEACHER

Location

ST JAMES' CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, CLITHEROE
Greenacre Street , Clitheroe , BB7 1ED
Tel: 01200 423599
School website: www.stjames-clitheroe.co.uk
Roll: 261

Information

The governors of Clitheroe St James’ Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate, positive and enthusiastic teacher to join our thriving primary school. The contract will be for 8 months within the Main Pay Scale pay range. The post would suit both qualified teachers and ECTs.

We are looking for a teacher that: 

will inspire our pupils and make learning an exciting experience

has a strong commitment to providing exciting learning opportunities

understands how young children learn and can meet the needs of all children through high quality provision and support

has very high expectations of children, staff and parents in the pursuit of progress

has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff                                                                                                               

is committed to our B-O-L-D Christian vision enabling pupils to flourish 

has an excellent attendance record at work
                             
We can offer you:

 

a welcoming, supportive and hardworking school community with a strong Christian ethos
 

enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils
 

a dedicated, friendly and hardworking team of staff
 

a passionate and committed governing body
 

firm commitment to your CPD

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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 st-james.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

Educated to degree level

Teaching qualification

Qualified teacher status

Desirable Qualifications

Further Qualifications and/or studies relevant to the primary age range 

Essential Experience

Recent primary school teaching experience

A candidate who is familiar with the demands of the National Curriculum

Desirable Experience

Faith reference

Proposed Interview Date:

18/11/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Leeming Headteacher 01200 423 599

Visits to school week beginning 20th Oct and Week beginning 3rd Nov Please call school to arrange.

Applications must be on the Blackburn Diocese application form. Any applications not on this form will not be considered. The accompanying letter must be a maximum of two pages long. Please clearly state the reasons for applying for the post and curriculum s

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@st-james.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.