CLASS TEACHER PLUS SEND

Location

CHORLEY. THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Highfield Road South , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 1RB
Tel: 01257 262940
School website: www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 204

Information

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, dynamic and creative teacher to join our happy Christian School from September 2026.

The successful applicant will work alongside the Deputy Headteacher teaching 0.6 with SENCo role 0.4.

The candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner, who has a commitment to Christian education and the Christian ethos of the school.  They will have high expectations of behaviour and will be a highly motivated and caring individual who is committed to giving our pupils the very best education.

We are looking for a candidate who: 

is outstanding, creative and passionate teachers, who will inspire our pupils and make learning an exciting experience. 

has a strong commitment to providing challenging and exciting learning opportunities for all of our children within a Christian environment. 

fully 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.

has an excellent attendance record at work.

We can offer you:

a welcoming, supportive and hardworking school community with a strong Christian character where our values shine through.

well behaved, respectful and happy children who are eager to learn. 

a dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic team of staff.

a passionate and committed governing body. 

a school with strong links to its parish .

committed and supportive parents. 

a forward thinking school offering continuous professional development opportunities.

a firm commitment to your continuing professional development including excellent opportunities for CPD and collaboration with other schools. 

More Information about the school can be found at www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk 

We would like to invite prospective candidates to visit the school at the following times:  

Tuesday 28th April at 9:15am & 4:00pm

Applications should consist of the attached application form, along with a letter of application (two sides of A4 maximum).  When writing your letter of application, please evidence each of the person specification criteria, giving concrete examples for each point and demonstrating impact. We want to know what you have actually done, the impact it has had and how you will apply this to our position. 

IMPORTANT DATES

Closing date Tuesday 5th May 2026 12 noon  

Shortlisting Thursday 7th May 2026

Lesson Observations 15th, 19th & 20th May 2026

Interviews Thursday 21st May 2026

All candidates who feel happy to support and participate in the Christian ethos and values of our school are welcome to apply. 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an ENHANCED criminal record check via the DBS. 





More Information can be found at http://www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

• QTS


• Degree

Desirable Qualifications

• Qualification of NASEND or NPQSEND, evidence to demonstrate being completed or willingness to undertake the qualification

Essential Experience

• Teaching in KS1 


• Experience of the professional direction of the work of others


• Experience of working with children with Additional Needs

Desirable Experience

• Full and active member of Churches Together in England


• Teaching in KS1 and KS2


• Experience of writing/submitting EHCPNA

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2026 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Headteacher 01257 262940

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

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