Employer:Blackpool Council 

Reference:EPS188/10 

Salary:Teacher's Pay Scale £21,102 - £35,929 

Hours:32.5 Hours per Week Effective from 19th April 2010 to 25th April 2011 or until the post holder returns which ever is sooner. 

Working pattern:Full Time, Temporary position 

Location:Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School, Bispham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HH. 

Closing date:01/03/2010 12:00 PM 

The Governors of this ‘Happy School’ wish to appoint a suitably experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Year One Teacher to join our infant department and cover for a Teacher on maternity leave.

If you have very high standards and expectations, are
hard working and have a good sense of humour then this may be the job for you.

NQTs are welcome to apply but must have key stage 1 experience. The school offers a full programme of NQT support and opportunities.

We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is an excellent infant class teacher
- Has a sound knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
- Has some knowledge and understanding of ‘Continuing the Learning
- Journey’ and its links to the foundation stage curriculum
- Has experience of teaching infant children
- Strives for high standards in all aspects of their work
- Has high expectations of both themselves and the pupils they teach
- Enjoys working co-operatively as part of a team
- Is sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school
- Is willing to provide extra-curricular activities

The school can offer:
- A happy school community
- Friendly, enthusiastic, well behaved children who enjoy school
- Talented, hard working and supportive staff
- Excellent resources and facilities throughout Key Stage 1 and the school
- Continuing investment in your professional development

Please state your curriculum strengths and interests in your application. Visits to the school are most welcome.

Interview Dates: Interviews for short listed candidates will take place shortly after the closing date.

Blackpool Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, CRB and medical clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Equal Opportunities

Blackpool Council welcomes applications from all the community.