CLASS TEACHER

Location

LITTLE HOOLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Dob Lane , Walmer Bridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 5QL
Tel: 01772 613026
School website: www.little-hoole.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 185

Information

Little Hoole Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and talented teacher to join our friendly and supportive team from September 2026.

This permanent teaching position has arisen following the retirement of a longstanding member of staff. The successful candidate will primarily teach within Upper Key Stage 2, although all teaching staff at Little Hoole are expected to be flexible and adaptable in meeting the needs of the school.

At Little Hoole, we are proud of our welcoming school community, our caring ethos and our wonderful children who are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn. Our school motto, ‘Enabling All to Believe, Grow & Achieve’, is at the heart of everything we do and reflects our commitment to supporting every child and adult within our school community to thrive. 

We are looking for a teacher who:
Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
Is enthusiastic, positive and committed to making learning engaging and enjoyable
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Is able to work effectively as part of a team
Is willing to contribute fully to wider school life, including clubs, events and community activities

We can offer:
Happy, polite and motivated children
A welcoming, caring and supportive school community with dedicated and hardworking staff
Supportive governors and families
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
High-quality support and mentoring for Early Career Teachers
Experienced ECT mentors and a positive track record of supporting teachers at the start of their careers

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers. The appointment will be made on the basis of each applicant's qualities. 

Prospective applicants are warmly invited to visit the school on Monday 18th May at 4pm. Please contact the school office on 01772 613026 or via email at bursar@littlehoole.lancs.sch.uk to book a place.

Closing Date: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 1st June (subject to change)
Interviews: w/c 8th June (subject to change)

Little Hoole Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 www.littlehoole.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

See Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

See Person Specification

Essential Experience

See Person Specification

Desirable Experience

See Person Specification

Proposed Interview Date:

11/06/2026 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact the Headteacher on 01772 613026

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@littlehoole.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.