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Ref 188550A
Grade TEACHERS PAY RANGE
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Temporary
Required From September 2024 
Hours 32.75 per week
Closing Date 12pm 15/05/2024
Location
CHORLEY ASTLEY PARK SCHOOL
Harrington Road , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 1JZ
Tel: 01257 262227
School website: www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 169
Information
The Governors and Headteacher are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic class teacher to join our Outstanding School in a temporary 12 month position. The school caters for 176 learners aged 4-16 with a wide range of complex needs.  We invite applications from outstanding classroom practitioners who are able to deliver a full, personalised curriculum. Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced teachers, in particular those with experience of teaching learners with complex needs.  The successful candidate will have knowledge of child development and be able to facilitate progress through creative teaching methods and technologies. They will have a strong commitment to working with learners with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. Many of our learners are working at developmental stages below their age-related expectations, therefore we are looking for someone who can teach learners in an age-appropriate way whilst having the understanding that they are working at earlier stages of development.    We invite candidates who have experience of working with learners with SEND within any key stage; (KS2 - KS3) across the full range of subjects. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a subject within an Area of Learning Faculty across school.  The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate effective skills in working with a team of teaching assistants to provide a meaningful, motivating, and memorable learning experience for all learners; provide excellent care for all learners within their class; and the whole school. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and working in partnership with all stakeholders.  

We can offer: 
  • A warm and caring environment
  • Enthusiastic and dedicated teaching and support staff
  • Supportive parents and governors
  • Support and guidance from our leadership team and governing body.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted 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 this is available to all applicants upon request.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.


    More Information can be found at www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk
Essential Qualifications
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Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Desirable Experience
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Proposed Interview Date:
21/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Karen Wells / Kailey Clegg,
Deputy Headteacher
01257 262227

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: sbm@astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

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