Temporary Full-time, Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2026 |
| Location: | Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8SU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2c701409-33cd-43cb-91e5-748bdff5ef68 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of St James the Less RC Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our friendly and happy school team from September 2026. The position is likely to be in Key Stage 2, however, experience across Key Stages is welcomed. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom teacher who is enthusiastic, innovative, highly-motivated and able to create a positive learning environment for the children. We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with a clear understanding of teaching, learning and assessment.
- Has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour for all children.
- Is committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of our wonderful school
- Will provide excellence and enjoyment for all children through interesting teaching and learning experiences.
- Is self-motivated and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Has excellent written and spoken English skills.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a school which:
- has happy, well-behaved, confident and hard-working children who are excellent ambassadors of our school
- is committed to developing the whole child through an aspirational and unique curriculum
- has excellent resources to support teachers to deliver high-quality teaching
- has a dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff and governors, who work harmoniously to provide an excellent environment for our children with great relationships at every level
- values opportunities for CPD and career development at all stages of professional development
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 trustees 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.
The Governors of St James the Less RC Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our friendly and happy school team from September 2026. The position is likely to be in Key Stage 2, however, experience across Key Stages is welcomed. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom teacher who is enthusiastic, innovative, highly-motivated and able to create a positive learning environment for the children. We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with a clear understanding of teaching, learning and assessment.
- Has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour for all children.
- Is committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of our wonderful school
- Will provide excellence and enjoyment for all children through interesting teaching and learning experiences.
- Is self-motivated and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Has excellent written and spoken English skills.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a school which:
- has happy, well-behaved, confident and hard-working children who are excellent ambassadors of our school
- is committed to developing the whole child through an aspirational and unique curriculum
- has excellent resources to support teachers to deliver high-quality teaching
- has a dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff and governors, who work harmoniously to provide an excellent environment for our children with great relationships at every level
- values opportunities for CPD and career development at all stages of professional development
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 trustees 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.