RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER – MATERNITY COVER

Job title:

RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER – MATERNITY COVER

Company

Lancashire County Council

Job description

LocationALSTON LANE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY
Preston Road , Longridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 3BJ
Tel: 01772 783661
School website:
Roll: 248InformationAlston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations. It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We are a good school with a high standard of religious provision.We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to cover a maternity leave from May 2024 until Easter 2025 – the return of the post holder. This is a full time, temporary position in Reception Class. The successful candidate will have high expectations in all areas of school life and a passion for ensuring the highest possible outcomes for pupils. They will work within an experienced school team and benefit from rich professional development and support, relevant to the role. They will deliver a broad and balanced curriculum within the guidelines of the early years foundation stage.In our Catholic school, it is desirable for staff to have a strong personal faith, but essential for them to fully immerse themselves in the Catholic teaching of the school. Further information about the school, such as inspection reports, can be found on the website at www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk. Please telephone the office to arrange a tour of school. Application packs can be downloaded from the school’s website or the Lancashire teaching vacancy website, where further essential and desirable criteria will be made explicit. The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 28th June. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 8th July, following observations of teaching and learning and other relevant recruitment tasksSafer recruitment legislation is always followed and the relevant checks will take place prior to a conditional offer being offered. Please note that the school is currently joining the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust. As such, all contracts of employment will transfer from Lancashire County Council, via TUPE, to the trust in due course.Rehabilitation 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.Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.More Information can be found atEssential Qualifications

• Degree / QTS

• GCSE maths and English Grade C or above

• Completion of NQT or ECT induction period

Desirable Qualifications

• Practising Catholic

• Catholic Teachers’ Certificate (CCRS)

Essential Experience

• Teaching in EYFS / Reception Class

• Setting high expectations and expectation

• Target setting and assessment

• Safeguarding and child protection in schools

Desirable Experience

• Teaching in a Catholic school

Proposed Interview Date:TBAFor an informal discussion please contact: Visits to the school can be arranged by appointment.Application forms and further details are available from/returnable toApplication form attached or from the School website. . Digital application forms sent to: [email protected]Apply for jobWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Expected salary

£30000 – 46525 per year

Location

Preston

Job date

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:43:50 GMT

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