CLASS TEACHER

Ref 185982
No of Posts 2
Grade TEACHERS PAY RANGE
Salary £28000 to £ 36961 (Bar £36961, subject to review)
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Permanent
Required From 01/09/2023
Closing Date 4pm Friday 21/04/2023
Location

BURNLEY LOWERHOUSE JUNIOR SCHOOL
Liverpool Road , Burnley , Lancashire , BB12 6LN
Tel: 01282 426774
School website: www.lowerhousejunior.co.uk
Roll: 215

Information Required from 1st September 2023, the Governing Body of Lowerhouse Junior School is seeking two enthusiastic, committed and outstanding early career class teachers. We welcome applications from early career teachers, who have completed their NQT induction year or their two-year ECT induction, who are ready to take on an exciting new role, the leadership of a foundation subject and contribute fully to the wider life and ethos of the school. We are particularly interested in applications from teachers keen to lead science, design technology or history. This is an exciting time to join the school as we continue to grow and development.

We are seeking two teachers who:

• have children at the heart of teaching and learning, helping children to enjoy their learning whilst realising their full potential;
  
• are resilient, enthusiastic, well-organised and determined;
  
• are willing to contribute to extra-curricular activities and to other enrichment activities for children;
  
• embrace change, are flexible and are willing to contribute, as part of the Lowerhouse team, to ongoing whole school development and improvement;
  
• are keen to support whole school curriculum development as a subject leader;
  
• are outstanding classroom practitioners with the ability to lead by example and to demonstrate innovative approaches to teaching, learning and curriculum development;
  
• have the desire and motivation to build and strengthen links with parents, governors and the wider community.
  
  
  We can offer:
  
  
• the opportunity to make a difference to confident, enthusiastic children who show determination and resilience in learning and achieving together;
  
• the opportunity to work alongside a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team of staff, parents and governors;
  
• the chance to be part of an exciting, innovative and forward thinking school;
  
• a very strong commitment to CPD and to promoting a dedicated professional learning community.
  
  
  
• If you are interested in joining our team we welcome your application. Please contact us on 01282 426774 to arrange a visit or an informal discussion with Mrs Isherwood, Headteacher. Please also visit our website for further details of the school: http://www.lowerhousejunior.co.uk.
  
  Closing date for application: Friday 21st April 2023 at 4.00 pm
  
  Shortlisting: Monday 24th April 2023
  
  Interviews: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
  
  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 that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  

Essential Qualifications

Please see person specification

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school on 01282 426774 to arrange a visit or an informal discussion.