YEAR 3/4 TEACHER (SEPTEMBER 25 START)
Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3WD33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TEACHER PAY SCALES
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for an opportunity to teach in a small, nurturing school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to excellence? Weeton St Michael’s CE Primary School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Year 3/4 class teacher to join our amazing team from September 2025.
Weeton St Michael’s is a small village school with a big heart. We proudly uphold our core HEART values – Happiness, Empathy, Achieve, Respect, and Trust – which are at the centre of everything we do. We strive to ensure all children feel valued, safe, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
Following our recent ‘Good’ rating from OFSTED in all areas, we are excited to continue building on our success. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and strengthen our provision, particularly within our supportive and collaborative staff team.
You will be responsible for a small, mixed-age Year 3/4 class of just 16 children, supported by a dedicated teaching assistant. Our small class sizes provide an excellent opportunity to make a real impact on each child’s learning and well-being.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, inspiring pupils to reach their full potential.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Is committed to professional development, staying informed about best practices in education.
- Has strong organisational skills, ensuring lessons are well-planned and engaging.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A small, friendly, and supportive staff team who work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for all children.
- A welcoming school community where every child is known and valued.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A caring, nurturing environment that prioritises well-being for staff and pupils alike.
Further details about the role
Visits to School
We strongly encourage all prospective applicants to visit our school to get a true sense of who we are. Tours will be led by the Headteacher on the following dates:
- Thursday 30th January at 9:15am
- Wednesday 5th February at 2:00pm
- Thursday 13th February at 4:15pm
Please call the school office on 01253 836280 to book onto one of our tours.
How to Apply
Please download the application pack attached. Completed applications should be emailed tohead@weeton-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk and addressed to the Headteacher by Monday 24th February 2025 at 12 noon.
Interview Process
Interviews will take place during the week beginning 3rd March 2025 over two days:
- Day One: A short lesson observation in class.
- Day Two: Successful candidates from Day One will be invited back for a formal interview.
Weeton St Michael’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our wonderful school community!
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@weeton-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 55 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- head@weeton-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01253836280
Arranging a visit to Weeton St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@weeton-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk.
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