YEAR 5 CLASS TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER

Location

CLAYTON BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Great Greens Lane , Clayton Brook , Bamber Bridge , Preston , PR5 8HL
Tel: 01772 313878
School website: www.claytonbrook.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 163

Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our ambitious good school. The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, passionate and aspirational teacher who is committed to raising standards and able to work as part of our team.

The successful candidate will be passionate about learning and will strive to become an inspirational practitioner. The post will be for Year 5.

The successful candidate will have:

A clear understanding and knowledge of the National Curriculum.

A good understanding of assessment for learning.

Be able to plan and resource a learning environment that creates a sustained interest from the children and challenges thinking. commitment to working with parents, the first and most important educators of their children.

Be willing to contribute to everyday life at Clayton Brook such as after school clubs, fund raising events, sports events

In return we will offer the successful candidate: wonderful children, who love our school who want the successful candidate to love it just as much.

A dedicated team of experienced, hardworking staff committed to excellence.

Commitment to professional development for all staff.

A strong, supportive and active governing body with a clear vision for the future of the school.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 12th November at 12pm.

Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 20th November AM (Lesson observation at Clayton Brook with Y5 ) and if successful the interview will be Thursday 20th November PM.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please telephone Paul Farina, Headteacher on 01772 313878 to have an informal chat or to come and visit to find out why Clayton Brook is a great school to work in!

If you are interested in making a positive difference to the children in school, then we would love you to apply. Please complete the attached application form and return by email to Lesley Deacon:  bursar@claytonbrook.lancs.sch.uk by Wednesday 12th November 12 noon. 

The post will be for two terms or until the post holder returns. 

Please Note:- Letters must not be longer than 2 sides of A4 in font size 10

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 http://www.claytonbrook.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Essential Experience

Evidence of strong teaching in a primary school setting

Desirable Experience

Experience of using assessment, tracking and target setting

Subject Leadership experience

Proposed Interview Date:

20/11/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are encouraged, please telephone Paul Farina, Headteacher on 01772 313878 to have an informal chat or to come and visit to find out why Clayton Brook is a great school to work in!

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. . Return application to Lesley Deacon, School Business Officer - bursar@claytonbrook.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.