Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Ref: Oxford Grove Primary School
Employer: Bolton Council
Location: Shepherd Cross Street
Salary: £37,101-£45,352 (M3-M6)
Working pattern: Full time
Area of Responsibility: To be agreed with successful candidate
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 9.00 am on Monday 27th April 2026
Short listing: 12.00 pm on Monday 27th April 2026
Job Type: Education school-based: Teacher
Interview / Assessment Date: Friday 8th May 2026

‘Pride in our School, Pride in Ourselves, Pride in Each Other.’

Oxford Grove Primary School
Shepherd Cross Street
Bolton
BL1 3EJ
Telephone:
01204 333380

‘Pupils flourish in this highly ambitious and caring school. From the early years, children learn how to behave and to take care of each other’
(Graded Outstanding by OFSTED February 2023)

Class Teacher
Permanent Contract
Required from 1st September 2026

The Governors of our friendly, inclusive primary school are seeking to appoint a dynamic class teacher who is inspirational, resilient and enthusiastic to join our dedicated team of professionals.
We are looking for an exemplary practitioner who will work as part of our teaching team, providing extra capacity in school to support our on-going school improvement work, building on our successes to ensure our children aspire to become the best possible version of themselves. This post would ideally be suitable for a more accomplished teacher who will be expected to have responsibility for subject leadership in a relevant area following negotiation with the Head Teacher.

We are looking for a teacher who can:

• support the school in sharing our vision and developing teaching and learning;
• be committed to working together in partnership with all those involved in the life of the school;
• provide intelligent and inspirational teaching which secures high levels of pupil progress and attainment and be responsible for pupil outcomes;
• work in a fast- paced environment to meet deadlines and who embraces a challenge;
• be adaptive in their practice to meet the diverse needs of our pupils to ensure high expectations for all;
• demonstrate consistently high expectations of themselves and their colleagues and be prepared to go the extra mile;
• lead a subject area across school.

We can offer:

• polite, friendly and well-mannered children who respond very well to excellent teaching;
• an exciting opportunity to work within the ‘ strong team’ ethos of our amazing school, playing an important role in its continuous improvement;
• a committed and motivated staff team supported by a dedicated Governing Board;
• an opportunity to excel and further develop the skills required to pursue an ambitious career path;
• an excellent, modern working environment in which to work;
• access to fantastic Professional Learning opportunities, including teaching in partnership with exemplary practitioners.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to teach a class in school and complete a written assessment as part of the selection process.

You are strongly encouraged to come along and meet us in school prior to application. Visits to the school are welcome on the following dates: Monday 13th April 2026 at 4.15 pm or Friday 17th at 4.15pm. If you are unable to make these dates we may be able to schedule an alternative. Please contact the school to arrange your visit (Office Manager: - Mrs Paula Worsley. Tel: 01204 333380)

Application forms and further details are available to download from this site and should be returned once completed to the school office FAO Mrs Worsley office@oxford-grove.bolton.sch.uk

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.