Class Teacher

Blackshaw Primary School
Bideford Drive
Bolton
BL2 6TE

Tel. 01204 333505
Email: office@blackshaw.bolton.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs. Dorne Rutter

Role: Class Teacher Year 1- Maternity Cover
Start Date: 1st September 2026
End Date: 31st August 2027

We are seeking a hard working, caring and forward thinking teacher to join our team at Blackshaw.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a commitment to our team to raise standards for all learners
• Have a commitment to our inclusive ethos
• Be able to engage and support our pupils, staff and parents
• Have energy, vision, creativity and a good sense of humour
• Have a good understanding of the curriculum and imaginative teaching and learning strategies
• Experience of Key Stage 1 preferable but not essential

In return we can offer:

• Children who are happy, eager to learn and a delight to teach
• A caring, inclusive, supportive and welcoming atmosphere
• A very high level of commitment from staff, governors and parents

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Head teacher, Mrs Dorne Rutter to make an appointment via the office email.

Blackshaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

For an application pack please telephone the school on 01204 333505 or email office@blackshaw.bolton.sch.uk

Please return completed applications to the Headteacher.
Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Observation and interview : Friday 8th May 2026