Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Salary: T1 T9 £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

Contract Type: Full time, Fixed term maternity cover (September 2026 to April 2027)

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

The Governors, staff and children of St Mary’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher. This will initially be in one of our Year 5 classes.

Our pupils are welcoming, diverse and eager to learn. They require a teacher who will nurture their potential, champion high standards and bring out the best in every child.

The candidate needs to:

• aspire to be an outstanding teacher.
• have experience of working within key stage two.
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour for all children.
• have excellent subject knowledge.
• be committed to delivering a creative and enriched curriculum
• be accurate, pay attention to detail and manage their time in order to meet deadlines.
• work effectively as part of a team.
• be self-reflective and be able to respond to feedback.
• be prepared to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• be professional, enthusiastic and friendly

We can offer you:

• enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children who love to learn.
• a supportive, experienced and caring team of staff and governors.
• a vibrant, well-resourced learning environment where children are nurtured and challenged.
• opportunities for continued professional development and leadership growth.
• a school community where kindness, diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the main office to arrange a visit on 01204 333494.

To apply:
Please complete the application form and a personal statement (no more than two sides of A4) and email it to office@st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk

Recruitment timeline:

Closing date: Tuesday 30^th June 4pm
Observation/Interview date: WC Monday 6^th July

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.