Class Teacher

Job Title: Class Teacher Key Stage 2

School name: Moorgate Primary School

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working Hours: 27.5 hours Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Mainscale Permanent contract

Start date: ASAP

Show Rounds: An informal visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office for an appointment

Closing Date & Short Listing: Thursday 15^th October 2026

Tasks, lesson observation & Interview Date: Thursday 22^nd October 2026

The Role We are looking to appoint a Class Teacher to work within our enthusiastic, caring and committed team. The post requires you to be responsible for the welfare and education of pupils in the age range 2 11 years, committing to the shared vision, ethos and aims of the school. Year 6 experience desirable.

About You The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills (oral and written), be resilient and have good time management. They will have the ability to cope with pressure and be able to relate well to children. The post is busy and demanding and requires a highly motivated and organised individual who will need a pleasant and calm approach, be able to undertake a wide range of duties and be prepared to take on “anything” from the most basic to the most complex. The applicant should also be able to work as part of a team, and have a good sense of humour.

About Us Moorgate is a fully inclusive primary school in the Tonge Moor area of Bolton.

We can offer:-

• An outstanding and friendly school that is actively involved in its community
• A professional, positive and hard-working team
• A supportive and knowledgeable governing body
• Happy children who love learning and coming to school
• The Moorgate Family Ethos of Aspire, Achieve and Sparkle

For further details of the role and how we use your data, please see:

Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

Completed applications should be returned to: The Headteacher, Moorgate Primary School, Entwistle Street, Bolton BL2 2RH or email direct to office@moorgate.bolton.sch.uk

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 an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check