KS1 Class Teacher

Employer: Claypool Primary School
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: Main Scale £34,069 to £52,835
Contract: Full time and temporary contract
Live On Site Until: Friday 27th November 2026
Applications Close: Noon on Friday 27th November 2026
Start Date: 1st January 2027
ECTs considered: Yes

Job Details

KS1 CLASS TEACHER
Required from 1st January 2027 until Friday 9th April 2027
Salary: Main scale
Contract Type: Full time and temporary for the Spring term

The Governors at Claypool wish to invite suitably qualified teachers to apply for the post of Key Stage One Class Teacher.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children;
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations;
• Has excellent communication skills;
• Is energetic and enthusiastic;
• Is caring, patient and flexible;
• Is keen to join our hardworking, committed and friendly team.

In return we can offer:

• Friendly and caring children who have a positive attitude to learning;
• A committed and motivated staff team supported by an active Board of Governors;
• A school where everyone is valued;
• A genuine opportunity for shared leadership and professional development;
• A commitment to your health and well-being including a private health care package.

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

Visits to meet the children and staff are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit to school please contact the school on 01204 333426.

We believe that shortlisted candidates should have time to consider their responses to the questions before the interview and so the questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates 30 minutes before the interview.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by noon on Friday 27th November 2026 to office@claypool.bolton.sch.uk
Shortlisting Monday 30th November 2026
Teaching task at Claypool Primary School TBC
Interviews Thursday 3rd December 2026