About us
St. Clare’s is caring Catholic community offering a welcoming environment where the uniqueness of each child is valued and celebrated and Christ is at the centre of our school. Our Mission Statement reflects our commitment to Catholic education within a happy, supportive and inclusive environment, encapsulated in our school motto, ‘Play, learn and grow together with Christ’. Our children are enthusiastic, eager to learn and well supported by their families and parish community. We shape our children to have a passion for learning and to make a difference in the world. We inspire children and open doors to ambition and possibilities, striving for and achieving excellence. We are proud to be a member of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
The Role
As a Key Stage One Class Teacher, your core purpose is to provide care and formation for the individual child alongside inspirational teaching and learning to realise the potential of all pupils. You will maintain and contribute to our established culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations in all areas, working with an experienced and dedicated team. You will bring energy, creativity, a child-centred approach and a passion for teaching.
Applications are welcomed from those finalising their training and Early Career Teachers as well as from experienced teachers.
Safeguarding
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will be appointed under the terms and conditions of a CES contract, which they will be required to sign. The employer will be the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Applications must be made on the CES Teacher Application Form .
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 or alternatively a copy is available on request.
Mater Ecclesiae has adopted Lancashire County Council’s policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders. This is available to all applicants upon request.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please telephone the office on 01772 787037 to make an appointment to meet the Headteacher and have a tour of the school.
Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025 at 12:00 noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Proposed Interview Date (TBC): Thursday 27th March 2025
Applicants MUST use the CES Application Form found with this posting and on the Trust website.
Application forms should be returned to:
bursar@st-clares.lancs.sch.uk