Primary Teacher (ECT)

Castercliff Primary School, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8JJ

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 January 2025

• Closing date

  2 December 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6th January 2025 – 24th July 2025
• Pay scale: MPS1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification: Primary Teacher

Qualifications and Attainments

Qualified Teacher with QTS Essential

Degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification Desirable

A higher degree or advanced qualification Desirable

Training, Experience and Knowledge

Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area Essential

Thorough knowledge of the EYFS/National Curriculum (as appropriate) Essential

Demonstrate a student centred approach to teaching, including an appreciation of

inclusive provision and practices Essential

Ability to implement creative strategies for raising attainment in literacy and numeracy Essential

Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing pupil’s work Essential

Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate effective links between home and school Essential

Personal Skills and Attitudes

Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic Essential

Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity, customer service and quality assurance Essential

Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills Essential

Be a team player Essential

Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach Essential Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and take responsibility for own professional development Essential

Suitability to work with children and young people Essential

Ability to use ILT in classroom delivery, including interactive whiteboard technology Essential

What the school offers its staff

Here at Castercliff, we are passionate about promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all our children and are committed to providing a welcoming, community atmosphere in which we can nurture the achievements of every child. Academic learning and aspiration are highly valued. However, we also know the real importance of happiness in enabling all of our children to grow in confidence and develop a sense of responsibility. As a parent myself, I fully understand that children’s happiness, safety and wellbeing must always be the priority.

As Principal of Castercliff, I am fortunate to lead a team of highly skilled and dedicated staff who all want to do their best for the children in our care. We all strive to promote and support excellent practice within our school, with childrens’ happiness and development at its core.

The staff and children, here at school, together with the wider Pendle Education Trust team, are all extremely proud of Castercliff and the service we provide to our diverse and wonderful community and I am always pleased to show current or prospective staff around so that you can see for yourself what we have to offer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Please visit https://pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/587.html

Applying for the job

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About Castercliff Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 402 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Castercliff Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01282 617627
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castercliff-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Castercliff Primary Academy joined Pendle Education Trust in September 2015. The Academy is located in Nelson and is well established, offering a broad, enriched curriculum for primary education. Castercliff Primary Academy has strong links with local nurseries to offer a smooth transition to the Academy. There is a strong focus on reading, writing, maths and science as well as enhancing children’s learning through broad ‘enrichment experiences’ with trips and visits.

Arranging a visit to Castercliff Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk.

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