Vacancies

Part Time (0.8FTE) Permanent Teacher and EYFS Leader  (M3-M6)

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).

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

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website https://www.lorton.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html .  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

Closing date: Wednesday 5th February Late applications cannot be considered. Interviews planned for: Thursday 13th February

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of its pupils across its family of schools. The Trust engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to hold, or undergo a suitable enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, to be returned to school prior to the date of the interview. Applicants may be asked for further information about their criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service and DfE (where relevant) before your appointment is confirmed.

The school reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online. 

NOTE: it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.