Job Description

WEST END PRIMARY SCHOOL Chatsworth Road , Morecambe , LA3 1BW Tel: 01524 411227 School website: www.westend.lancs.sch.uk Roll: 176

West End Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated experienced teacher to join our Key Stage 2 Team. This will be initially on a temporary basis with the view to be made permanent by Christmas for the right candidate. We are looking for:

• A passionate teacher who can make every day exciting for our children by bringing learning alive for them and making it relevant.
• An enthusiastic, creative and reflective classroom practitioner with a proven track record of improving children's achievement.
• Passion about children's learning and wellbeing
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships and to motivate children
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a dynamic staff team
• A desire to make a difference
• A positive approach to providing the best experiences for the children
• Dedication and commitment
• A driven subject leader who can support other teachers in their curriculum area
• A sense of humour! In return we offer:
• A positive ethos and motivated staff who are committed to offering the best opportunities for all children
• Opportunities for continual professional development
• A commitment to supporting staff well-being
• A hardworking, caring and committed team
• Delightful children with beautiful manners, a good work ethic and pride in their school
• An Ofsted rating of good
• Support and guidance from our Leadership Team and Governing Body Candidates are welcome to come and visit the school by appointment. Please contact the school office on 01524 411227. West End also have a Facebook page and very detailed website where you will find our curriculum. West End does not use schemes of work but teaches the National Curriculum using a range of different resources to ensure our children get the best quality adapted teaching. 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. More Information can be found at https://westend.lancs.sch.uk/
• QTS
• At least 5 years teaching experience
• Teaching in KS2
• Subject leadership