Classteacher/Phase Leader TLR 2:1
Reedley Primary School, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NE9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main scale or UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2:1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Reedley Community Primary School is a two form entry Maintained Primary School located on the edge of Burnley, Lancashire, with a diverse and inclusive ethos and a supportive community where every child can thrive.
The Governors of Reedley Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, passionate and caring Phase Leader with a full time teaching commitment, from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is ready to move to the next stage of their career and further develop their professional skills. The successful candidate will lead four classes within their phase.
The successful applicant will
- Be an exemplary role model in teaching and learning, and will work with other leaders within school to ensure high quality teaching and learning across their phase.
- Effectively lead a curriculum area across the school. This will be negotiated, depending on candidates’ strengths.
- Play a key role in ensuring that all key policies and procedures are fully embedded and effective within their phase.
- To support staff within the phase, to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points, show positive behaviours around school and develop social and emotional aspects of learning.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.The Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school’s safeguarding policies.Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us.
This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.
Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK Explains the difference between spent and unspent convictions, outlines which convictions must be declared when applying for jobs and any exceptions.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from working in regulated activity.
What the school offers its staff
- A positive ethos with high expectations of all
- A motivated, hardworking and supportive team, who are committed to offering the best opportunities for all children
- Opportunities for continual professional development
- A commitment to supporting staff wellbeing
- Supportive parents
- 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
- A dynamic two-form entry school.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. 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. Please note CVs will not be accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form on this advert.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Information provided will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view this on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs. LCC has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Reedley Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 417 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Reedley Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@reedley.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01282 693688
Reedley Community Primary School is a two form entry Maintained Primary School located on the edge of Burnley, Lancashire. Our school has a diverse and inclusive ethos, with a supportive community where every child can thrive.
Arranging a visit to Reedley Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@reedley.lancs.sch.uk.
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