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Lyme Community Primary School is situated in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, on the borders of both Wigan and Warrington, within easy reach of the M6 and routes to Manchester and Liverpool. We are a popular, one-form entry school with a strong sense of community. The school is very well resourced with good professional development opportunities.
The Governors of Lyme Community Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to work in partnership with the Headteacher to lead, support and inspire our pupils, staff, parents, and local community. At Lyme we create an inclusive learning environment for all, where barriers do not narrow any child’s potential to succeed. Our ethos of ‘I CAN’ – Inspire, Challenge, Achieve and Nurture - is embedded into our daily life. We use this to deliver an engaging curriculum with personal development and achievement at the centre of everything we do. The successful candidate will share in this vision for our pupils.
The role will include having a daily teaching commitment across KS1 and KS2 as well as leadership and management time. The Governing Body welcome applications from teachers with relevant experience across the primary age range.
The post holder should:
· Be an outstanding teacher with a positive attitude and the highest expectations of pupils' attainment and behaviour
· Have excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures and provision for pupils with additional needs
· Have strong leadership skills in managing and motivating staff and lead by example, setting high standards for all
· Have the knowledge to support effective teaching and learning
· Have an ability to drive forward developments in the curriculum
· Be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, parents, governors, and the community
The school offers:
· Enthusiastic, happy, and confident children who are proud of their school
· A highly motivated, experienced, and friendly staff team who are committed to building on the many strengths of the school
· Supportive governors
· A strong commitment to continual professional development
· Dedicated leadership time to fulfil the role
Informal visits to the school are warmly encouraged.
Please call the school office to arrange an appointment with Mrs. Jo Roberts, the Headteacher, who will be happy to show you around.
Closing Date: Friday 13th October 2023
Shortlisting: WC Monday 16th October 2023 Interview Date: WC Monday 23rd October 2023
