Teacher

Start Date: March 2026 (TBC)

Contract Type: Maternity Cover Until Jan/Feb 27 (TBC)

Closing Date: 12:00pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026

Shortlisting/Interview: Week Commencing 23rd February 2026

Immediately responsible to: Head of School

At St Luke’s, children are first and foremost the number one priority. Our team are committed and child-centred, rating professionalism, hard work and creativity as central components in the continuing drive to raise standards in school. We are committed to ensuring the provision we offer our children is of the highest standard.

Our school received an Ofsted judgement of “Good” in March 2023. Ofsted says that:

“Pupils’ pure joy in attending this school shines through in their warm smiles, cheery waves and joyful laughter. They are extremely proud to be part of the St Luke’s family. They trust the staff implicitly.”

“Pupils value their education. They work hard, listen attentively and show respect to their teachers and to each other.”

We are looking for a creative and dynamic qualified teacher who will be able to contribute to the development of the children in our school. We are looking for teachers who:

• Are forward thinking, experienced practitioners.
  
• Will inspire children to be exemplary role models within school and the wider community.
  
• Deliver exceptional pastoral care.
  
• Always listen to children.
  
• Give of their best and have the highest of expectations.
  
• Know how to safeguard children to an exceptional standard.
  
• Plan and deliver inspiring lessons, which enable all children to succeed.
  
• Deliver a curriculum which suits the needs of all children.

In return we can offer:

• A supportive and strategic governing body, who advocate for our pupils’ life chances and outcomes.
  
• A welcoming school community that is distinctively Christian in its values and ethos.
  
• Polite and motivated children who are eager to learn.
  
• A hardworking and committed staff team.
  
• A strong commitment to professional development.

Pupil voice tells us that:

• They are proud of how strong the Christian values are for all faiths of children and those with no faith.
  
• We have a fantastic school where the education is fabulous.
  
• The teachers are absolutely amazing because they really take care of the children.
  
• The staff are all so thoughtful.

We are strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. In particular, those that are currently under represented in our workforce. Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcome.

Application forms and further details are downloadable from this page and returnable by post or email to Mrs J Dickerson, School Business Manager, St Luke’s C of E Primary School, Morley Street, Bury, BL9 9JQ or stlukes@bury.gov.uk no later than 12:00pm Friday 20th February 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
We are unable to receive hand-delivered mail outside normal office hours 8:30am-4:00pm. Emailed applications are acceptable, but please do not send both paper and electronic applications.