teaching post

Ref

198510

Number of Posts

1

Grade

TEACHERS PAY RANGE.

Salary

• Lower SEN MATERNITY LEAVE TEMPORARY

Term

Full-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(ASAP to 31/12/2026) .

Hours

32.436 hours a week.

Closing Date

28/11/2025.

• Person Specification (74 KB)

Location

Pendle View Primary School, Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT (134 on roll)

Tel:

School website:

Summary

Pendle View is an outstanding vibrant and inclusive special school for pupils with a very wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. We strive to create a caring and inclusive school, supporting independent learning and where achievements of each individual are celebrated within a personalised learning environment.

"Pupils receive a warm welcome from staff at the start of each day. Pupils respond with big smiles and say good morning to each other as they join their friends in class. This positive start to the day helps pupils to feel valued, well cared for and ready to learn"

"Pupils are happy in school and they have fun while they learn"

Ofsted November 2023

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher to work in one of our generic classes at Pendle View Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate teacher to work with a wide range of children with special educational needs and disabilities. We are looking for a well-organised practitioner who is able to communicate well with staff and pupils, is able to differentiate lessons for a wide range of needs and who is enthusiastic and dedicated to working within our specialist environment.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD.

Visits to the school are encouraged prior to applying for the post. More information can be found on the attached letter.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• Specific SEN Qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children/young people with complex learning difficulties.
• Teaching experience with SEN
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of teaching across the primary age range

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with children/young people with challenging behaviour
  Experience of working with pupils in EYFS

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like to discuss this position further and/or arrange a visit to school please contact Fran Clayton or Suzanne Smith Deputy Headteacher on

Proposed Interview Date:

03/12/2025

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.