Teacher

Starting Date: 1^st September 2024

Salary: M1 – U3

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Terms: Full time

Application Deadline: Friday 17^th May 2024, 12.00 noon

Selection Process: Wednesday 22^nd May (lesson observation) and Thursday 23^rd May (interview)

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 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

Recruitment and Selection Process:

Closing Date for Applications: 12:00 noon, Friday 17^th May 2024

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 17th May and applicants being invited to the

selection process will be advised on this day.

The selection process will involve an observed lesson (date Wednesday 22^nd May in the

candidates own setting) and then a panel interview on Thursday 23^rd May 2024.

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.

Paper applications should be addressed to Mrs Turner at the school address above.

E-mail applications should be sent to:

sbm@feniscowles.blackburn.sch.uk

Volunteering in School

If have some spare time and would like an opportunity to make a difference in school or, you are thinking of a change of career and would like some experience to see whether a role in education is what you are looking for, then volunteering at Feniscowles could be for you! 

We are currently looking for volunteers to help in school, duties would include:

• Listen to our children read – it is important our children develop fluency and understanding in their reading;  you would be helping develop this by encouraging the children to discuss the book they are reading, describe the characters, what has happened and what may happen, to demonstrate their understanding.
• Administration support – supporting teachers; photocopying or helping set the classroom up for lessons.
• Assisting in the classroom during lessons.
• Accompany the staff and children on trips, if you are available.

If you interested, please complete the application form below and return to our School Business Manager - sbm@feniscowles.blackburn.sch.uk 

All applicants will have an informal interview and require a DBS check.