Closing Date: 5th February 2025
Class Teacher and EYFS Leader
Permanent | Part time, 0.8FTE | Grade 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.
To apply
Download the application form on our website and return demonstrating your experience, knowledge and skills relevant to the role to secretary@lorton.cumbria.sch.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 5th February (Late applications cannot be considered).
Interviews planned for: Thursday 13th February
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
