
Class Teacher Temporary
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4XF25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 June 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
What the school offers its staff
Would you like to join a team of highly skilled professionals who value the importance of high-quality education? Would you like to work in a place where your professional development and well-being is a priority? Would you like to work in a place where a sense of humour is a requirement? If so then you may be what we are looking for.
We are looking for 1 full time teacher, temporary for 12 months in the first instance from 1st September 2025 . The teaching position is likely to be in a Key Stage Two class.
We are seeking applications from qualified teachers within the Main Pay Scale range (M1-M6).
Westgate is very large mainstream primary school with just under 530 pupils, serving the community in Morecambe. The pupils are at the centre of everything we do with a committed, experienced and hard-working staff base meeting the needs of the children we are responsible for.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is child-centred, compassionate and resilient. We are looking for individuals who can truly support children and be part of a team that make a positive and life-long difference.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd June
Applications by email to e.nutt@westgatesch.com
We would like to invite prospective candidates to visit the school. If you are interested in the post, please come and meet us and get a feel for our school and our children. Tours will take place on the following dates;
- Tuesday 19th May at 4pm
- Thursday 22nd May at 4pm
Booking is essential, please call the school on 01524 832747 to book your place.
Further details about the role
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search willbe carried out as part of our due diligence on shorted candidates.
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 which is available on request.
Note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Commitment to safeguarding
The safety and well-being of our children in our care is paramount. Our approach to safeguarding and child protection is child-centred and we recognise the importance of listening to the voice of the child.
Westgate's practice is governed by the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to e.nutt@westgatesch.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 551 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School website
- Email address
- e.nutt@westgatesch.com
- Phone number
- 01524832747
Maintained primary school
Arranging a visit to Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.nutt@westgatesch.com.
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