Start Date: ASAP

Leyland Methodist School is proud to be at the heart of the community where high standards are celebrated. Everyone involved with the school has high expectations in all aspects of school life. All staff are aspirational for our children aiming for both academic and personal success, which enables our pupils to flourish and shine. 

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who will:

• Join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.

• Need to have had recent experience of working within primary education.

• Have knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND. 

• Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to provide effective support

• Be required to attach high expectations to empathy and care.

• Be calm and supportive

• Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.

You must possess a L2 qualification or equivalent. 

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community

• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision

• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other 

• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments 

• Strong working partnerships within the Trust

• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school

• The opportunity to make a difference

• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body

• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team

• Pension scheme

• Wellbeing Day

• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes

• Access to Employment Assistance Programme

• Access to training opportunities and professional development

As a Methodist Church school, we have a strong Christian ethos. Our key values are teamwork, trust, love, respect, forgiveness, equality, care and joy.

If you have any queries or wish to know more information on the role, please contact school on lms-recruitment@lms.epworthtrust.org.uk.  Visits to school are welcomed.

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school at lms-recruitment@lms.epworthtrust.org.uk to arrange this.  

Closing date:  22nd February 2026 Midnight  

Short listing:  23rd Feb February 2026

Interview: 2nd March 2026