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Class Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 23 May 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Location: Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5RL
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: c9b9629e-2f40-4a57-b274-4a14a20d8984

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Ethelbert’s R.C.P. School is currently seeking a part-time Year 1 class teacher to work Monday - Wednesday. This is a job share with another member of staff. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

St. Ethelbert’s RCP is a one-form entry school, in the parish of Christ the Redeemer in Deane, Bolton. The school has a Nursery, which admits pupils from the age of 3. We are located in an extremely diverse area of Bolton; our school currently has 24 languages, which adds to the richness of our special community. We are proud of our Catholic ethos, which permeates everything we do.

Our Mission

Love, Care, Share…

At St. Ethelbert’s RCP we:

Love learning as friends;

Care for our community as neighbours;

Share our faith in Jesus as disciples.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
• Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.
• A good understanding of the teaching of Phonics and early reading.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Happy, motivated children who are eager to learn
• An authentic Catholic community, where families of all faiths are welcomed and valued.

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.