Primary Teacher

Contract: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 16 April 2026, 12.00pm
Interview Date: 27 April 2026
Reference Number: 200087
If you’re looking for a school where your enthusiasm is valued, your ideas encouraged and your passion for teaching celebrated, we would love to meet you.

We believe teaching is a truly rewarding role where you can make a real difference. We are excited to welcome applications from a passionate, caring, enthusiastic and highly skilled class teacher to join our church school family.

We are seeking an excellent practitioner with high expectations and a genuine drive to make a difference; someone eager to play an active part in school life, uphold our Christian vision and values whilst supporting the growth of our children and school.

You will join a dedicated, nurturing and supportive staff team, committed to providing the very best education within a strong Christian ethos. We are looking for someone who brings positivity, ambition and commitment to wider school life, along with a real desire to help every child flourish.

If you’re excited by the chance to inspire and grow with our children, we would be delighted to hear from you. You are welcome to visit ours school to meet our friendly staff and wonderful pupils. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those early in their career.

We are looking for a strong, dedicated teacher who:
  • brings passion and enthusiasm to planning and delivering an inspiring, creative and challenging curriculum
  • maintains high standards while remaining approachable and making learning enjoyable for all children
  • is well-organised, cheerful, hardworking, efficient and has an excellent standard of attendance
  • demonstrates strong, positive behaviour management skills
  • values being part of the wider life of the school and builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and governors

    In return, we can offer you:
  • a warm, caring and welcoming Church School with a strong Christian ethos, where children truly are at the heart of everything we do
  • happy, enthusiastic, lively and conscientious pupils who are a joy to teach
  • hardworking, supportive colleagues who bring passion and drive to continual school improvement and who
  • are dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for all children
  • a supportive and enthusiastic governing body who both challenge and encourage us as we strive for excellence in all areas.

    The interview is W/C 27/04/2026

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
     
Essential Qualifications
  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Degree or equivalent
  • Recent Professional Development appropriate to the role
     
Desirable Qualifications
  • Further Qualifications and/or studies relevant to the age range
  • Successful completion of NQT/ECT period
  • Full and active member of a church in membership of Churches Together in England
     
Essential Experience
  • Successful experience of effective teaching within the primary phase
  • Recent and relevant experience of teaching the National Curriculum
  • An essential understanding of Safeguarding in Schools
     
Desirable Experience
  • Leading a subject
  • Working with children with a range of SEND

Other Information

Job is also advertised on Lancashire County Council Website; https://schooljobs.lancashire.gov.uk/vacancyDetails.asp?id=200087

Documents

Job Description

Person Specification

Application Form