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    Lunchtime Supervisor

    Starting Date: As soon as possible

    Salary: Grade C (SCP 3-5), £24,796 - £25,583 pro-rata (annual salary £2,882 - £2,974)

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Contract Terms: 5 hours per week, term time only

    Application Deadline: Thursday 22nd January 12:00PM

    Selection Process: Interview date Monday 26th January

    Our Vision and Values

    To be a highly effective school that 'Strives for Excellence' in all it does. A school where academic ambition meets exceptional character education, allowing ‘The Feniscowles Child’ to live life in its fullest.

    Supported by values that define our culture and ethos, shaping the 'Feniscowles Child':

    Endeavour    Integrity    Respect    Diversity    Compassion    Forgiveness

    Underpinned by our motto: 'Striving for Excellence' 

    We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated support team at lunchtimes.

    The successful candidate will:

    • Be enthusiastic and committed to working with the support team
    • Be flexible in their approach to work
    • Be actively involved in the supervision of playground games and activities with our children

    In return, Feniscowles will offer you:

    • A friendly, enthusiastic, supportive and caring staff team
    • Excellent opportunities for professional development
    • Hands-on, supportive, involved governors
    • An inclusive school with a positive attitude

    Feniscowles Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be taken prior to any offer of employment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

    Recruitment and Selection Process:

    Please send applications to Mrs Turner at sbm@feniscowles.blackburn.sch.uk. Job description, Person Specification and Application Form can be found at the bottom of this page.

    The selection process will involve an interview.

    Feniscowles Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

    Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

    The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 obliges employers to take reasonable steps to reduce any workplace risks. Therefore, we encourage all of our employees to be vaccinated to protect themselves and everyone else at the workplace.

     

    EYFS Teacher

    Starting Date: Tuesday 14th April 2026

    Salary : M3 - UPS3 (post not open to ECT applicants)

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Contract Terms: Full Time

    Application Deadline: Wednesday 28th January 12 noon.

    Selection Process 4th and 6th February 2026 (dates available for lesson observations) Tuesday 10th February (formal interview)

    Our Vision

    To be a highly effective school that 'Strives for Excellence' in all it does. A school where academic ambition meets exceptional character education, allowing ‘The Feniscowles Child’ to live life in its fullest.

    Supported by values that define our culture and ethos, shaping the Feniscowles Child':

    Endeavour Integrity Respect Diversity Compassion Forgiveness

    Underpinned by our motto:

    'Striving for Excellence'

    TEACHER

    The Headteacher and Governors of Feniscowles Primary School are looking to appoint a

    highly-motivated and talented class teacher to join our team, whose vision and values

    align with those of our school.

    We are seeking an excellent practitioner who:

    • has a deep-rooted passion and love for education and for the teaching profession
    • has a proven track record of strong classroom practice
    • can foster supportive relationships with children and families
    • is driven, enthusiastic and creative
    • can demonstrate how they impact positively on raising attainment and standards
    • has a warm heart and a cracking sense of humour!

    In return, we can offer:

    • a dynamic and vibrant leadership team who will value your ideas and creativity
    • a committed team of staff
    • an active Governing Body
    • a school of brilliant children with supportive families
    • a commitment to your own professional development
    • a classroom environment which is well-resourced and lovely for both staff and children to be in!

    Visits to the school are highly encouraged and we look forward to giving you a warm

    welcome. Please arrange visits by contacting the school office via the email address:

    office@feniscowles.blackburn.sch.uk

     

    Recruitment and Selection Process:

    • Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 28th January 2026
    • Please send applications addressed to Mr Andrew to sbm@feniscowles.blackburn.sch.uk
    • Shortlisting will take place on Friday 30th January and applicants being invited to the selection process will be advised on this day before 6:00pm
    • The selection process will involve an observed lesson (to take place in your current setting wherever possible). Dates and times can be discussed collaboratively; choosing between Wednesday 4th or Friday 6th February to find a time that works best
    • Following on from a successful observation, candidates will then be invited to a formal panel interview on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at Feniscowles Primary School. Times will be confirmed upon invite to interview. If the lesson observation is unsuccessful, candidates will not go through to the interview part of the process.

    Feniscowles Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as

    convictions.

    The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 obliges employers to take reasonable steps to reduce any workplace risks, therefore we encourage all of our employees to be vaccinated to protect themselves and everyone else at the workplace.

    To apply for this position please download the application form and all supporting documentation below.