Class Teacher

Class Teacher The Gates Primary Full-time, 12 month fixed-term classroom teacher T1-T6.
Headteacher: Mr. S. Doherty
NOR: 292

Do you have the drive, inspiration and vision to lead both students and teachers in raising standards even further?

If so, The Gates Primary School is the place for you. The Governors, staff and children of The Gates Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our highly motivated, successful and dedicated school team. Applications are welcome from both newly qualified and experienced teachers. All areas of subject specialism will be considered.

We are very proud of our inclusive school and so are the pupils. Ofsted visited The Gates in September 2023 and judged the school to be Good in all areas where: “Everyone at The Gates Primary School is proud to belong to this caring community. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They build positive and trusting relationships with staff. This helps them to feel happy and safe. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the high expectations that the school sets for their academic achievement and behaviour. They work hard and achieve well”. It really is an exciting place to work where staff and children thrive, belong and achieve very well.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative class teacher who will make a significant contribution to the progress of our School. This will involve contributing to an extremely broad and exciting curriculum for our pupils, both during school and as extra-curricular provision. This is a full time fixed-term position from 1st September 2026 for 12 months (with potential for permanency).

The class teacher should:

• Be reflective, self-motivated and committed to the school.
• Be thoroughly professional and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and build strong links with staff, pupils, parents, governors and the community.
• Demonstrate a real passion for teaching and learning and only accept the highest standards.
• Have a positive attitude and the highest expectations of pupils' attainment and behaviour.
• Have excellent experience, knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Have the ability to motivate and inspire staff, students and parents.
• Have a track record as a team player and make a positive contribution to wider school activities.
• Be resilient and reflective with a commitment to being the best possible teacher.
• Be enthusiastic and able to create an environment that is engages, inspires and allows children to make the most progress.
• Have current knowledge of adaptive teaching strategies and provision for pupils with additional needs.

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are well behaved, motivated and enjoy their learning.
• A warm, welcoming school where everyone is valued.
• A friendly, dedicated, supportive and committed staff team and governors.
• engaged and interested learners;
• Strong leadership and the opportunity to excel, realise your professional aspirations and excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
• The chance to be the best you can be!

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th April 2026. Applications to be sent to office@thegates.bolton.sch.uk.

Shortlisting to take place on Tuesday/Wednesday 28th/29th April 2026.

Observations will take place in the candidates own setting (if possible) week commencing 4th May 2026 dates and times to be agreed

Interviews will be held Thursday 7th May 2026.

The school would warmly welcome visits from candidates to see our wonderful school- please notify our school office (call 01942 634734 or email as above) to select a time from:

- Tuesday 21st April at 10.00am
- Wednesday 22nd April at 4.00pm

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to Safer Recruitment Statement for more information.