What skills and experience we're looking for
The Local Governing Body of Lorton School invite applications from appropriately qualified teachers for this post, teaching our small reception and Key Stage 1 class, from the beginning of the summer term.
We are looking for:
• An excellent classroom practitioner in EYFS and Key Stage 1 with high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and standards
• Someone who will work collaboratively with other members of staff, be flexible, well organised and enthusiastic.
• Someone who can work through a child led approach providing an imaginative and exciting curriculum.
• Someone who will continue to develop our strong personal development offer.
The successful candidate will:
• have experience of working within EYFS and Key Stage 1 and be ready to lead Early Years and Early Reading in our school
• be able to plan appropriately to meet children’s individual needs in all areas of development
• be well organised with high expectations of pupils’ development and behaviour
• be a committed team member (& ready to lead a small team) who will play an active part in the life of the school and lead by example
• use a child-led approach to create exciting learning opportunities
• will continue to engage with families and promote home school links
• support the school’s strong focus on personal development and be willing to be part of the wider school community
• know how to keep our children protected and safe, and be willing to take on a role as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in our school (as we recognise our youngest children need the highest level of protection and care).
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel
• A committed staff who put our children first and centre
• A supportive parent group (FOLS), Local Governing Body and wider local community
• An opportunity to work within the supportive network of the Good Shepherd Academy Trust and in a fantastic location in the Lake District National Park
Further details about the role
Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website. Visits to the school are encouraged and are welcome by prior arrangement (ideally on 27th January at 10am or 30th January at 2pm or 4pm) with the Head of School, Olivia Harrison, or Executive Headteacher, Jo Laker, via the school office (manned 8am-12 Mon-Fri) by phone (01900 85919) or email: secretary@lorton.cumbria.sch.uk
Interviews are planned for Thursday 13th February.
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.