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 Maternity Cover KS1 desirable but not essential. Part time applications will be considered.

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

End Date: 31^st 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
• ECT’s are welcome to apply for this role

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 School Business Manager, Mrs Sam Newton to make an appointment via the office email above or telephone 01204 333505.

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.

Please return completed applications to the Headteacher.

Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 10am

Shortlisting: Friday 22^nd May 2026

Observation and interview : Wednesday 3^rd June 2026