The Governors of this outstanding, dynamic and innovative school are seeking to appoint a temporary outstanding teacher to cover a period of Maternity Leave, beginning the 1st September 2024. It is anticipated that the cover will be required until the end of the Spring term 2025. The post will be in Year 3.

We believe Bleak Hill provides every member of our school community with an environment which enables them to be happy, healthy and safe, in order to be highly motivated lifelong learners.

The successful candidates will:
Have recent and relevant experience
Be excellent classroom practitioners and have high expectations of children’s behaviour and achievement
Be eager to develop professionally
Promote excellence and enjoyment through the curriculum
Be supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate children
Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people
Be proactive in partnership work other organisations for example the PTA
Contribute to the wider life of the school

In return we can offer:
The opportunity to work with a great team of motivated and committed staff
Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn, are very well behaved and who both enjoy and achieve
A very happy, positive and successful ethos
A stimulating learning environment
Collaborative opportunities through partnerships
Opportunities to develop professionally
An active, busy PTA with extremely supportive parents
An experienced and highly skilled Governing Body

The application process will include lesson observations and interviews to be held at Bleak Hill. The recruitment timetable is given below:

Closing Date: Monday 24th June at 12.00 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 24th June 1 pm
Lesson Observations & Interviews: Thursday 27th June 2024 at Bleak Hill

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school and these visits will take place on:
Thursday 13th June at 9:15am
Friday 14th June at 4.00 pm
Monday 17th June at 4.00 pm

Please contact the school office on 01744 678190 or by email to bleakhill@sthelens.org.uk to book an appointment at one of these scheduled visits.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Applications can be made online or by paper application form. Forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources on the number below.

Applications should be returned to the school, for the attention of the Mr T McCoy, Headteacher.