CLASS TEACHER KS2 (MATERNITY COVER)

Location

WALTON-LE-DALE, ST LEONARD'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Walton Green , Walton-le-Dale , Preston , Lancashire , PR5 4JL
Tel: 01772 556021
School website: www.st-leonards-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 225

Information

We are looking for someone who is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations, to take up the position of a Full Time Key Stage 2 Teacher for a Maternity Cover, temporary until return of post holder.

We are proud to be part of a warm, caring, welcoming Christian school, where the children are at the heart of everything we do. St Leonard’s Primary School is a thriving Christian school situated in Walton Le Dale. We have had extremely successful Ofsted and SIAMS Inspections in October 2024. Our school is continuing to go from strength to strength and we would welcome applicants who feel they can passionately contribute to the determination and drive of our existing staff.

There are currently 225 pupils on role between the ages of 4–11. In our school every child and member of staff matter to us and we aim to ensure both staff and pupils are able to fulfil their potential. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team of teaching and non-teaching staff are continually striving to provide the very best for our children.

Our aim is to inspire a love of learning, with the children at the centre. We have very supportive parents and a dedicated Governing body that are not only committed to the pupils and families of our school, but also to our staff and their continuous professional development.

We wish you every success with your application and hope to meet with you soon.

Informal visits to the school: Please book to arrange.
Closing date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Lesson observation: Tuesday 25th November 2025

DEPENDENT UPON THE OUTCOME OF LESSON OBSERVSATIONS

Formal Interview: Thursday 27th November 2025

Please contact the school office in order to make an appointment.

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.st-leonards-pri.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in national curriculum subject or Bachelor of Education.

Evidence of recent and relevant training applicable to post

Essential Experience

Current outstanding teaching experience

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching in KS2

Experience of leading a subject

Proposed Interview Date:

27/11/2025 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@st-leonards-pri.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.