3 Temporary Teaching Posts
Lammack Primary School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8LH26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year (or when the postholder returns) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 - M5
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- be an innovative, dynamic teacher who can engage the children in their learning
- have high expectations of achievement, progress and learning
- be a good communicator, with excellent organisational and effective interpersonal skills
- demonstrate a commitment to teamwork as well as being able to work independently and use their initiative
- be able to develop positive relationships demonstrating the Lammack and British Values.
- be able to actively promote and safeguard the welfare of children, adhering to the school’s safeguarding and associated policies.
What the school offers its staff
Lammack Community Primary School is a ‘large school which has a small family feel’ (OFSTED 2022) which is desirable to work at due to the hardworking children, fantastic staff team spirit and excellent environment and facilities. ‘Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils behave well around school and are attentive in lessons. They are exceptionally polite and well mannered during social times’ (Ofsted 2022) The school is a Voice 21 Centre of Excellence and so can offer additional CPD opportunities around Oracy.
We can offer:
- Well behaved, hard-working children
- First class facilities, resources and working environment (with good links to the motorway network)
- A positive, ambitious staff team – with a strong focus on teamwork
- A supportive senior leadership team
- Full ECT support, mentor and release time
- Excellent future prospects due to the school expanding
- Flexibility of year group and subject leadership
- CPD opportunities
‘Leaders are considerate of staff’s well-being when making decisions. Staff at the school feel well supported and part of a trusted team. They said that leaders are supportive and make time for them’ (OFSTED 2022).
Further information about the job
These positions will give the successful candidates the opportunity to join Lammack during a significant period of expansion. There is currently a year on year increase in numbers for the coming 4 years as this very popular school grows from a 2.5 form entry to a 3 form entry school. The successful candidates would be joining the school at the optimum time for future prospects.
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
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About Lammack Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 527 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lammack Primary School website
- Email address
- office@lammack.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 698584
Lammack is a high achieving, larger than average primary school in Blackburn which is currently expanding to become a 3 form entry school. It is oversubscribed and ambitious with well behaved children and aspirational parents.
Arranging a visit to Lammack Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@lammack.blackburn.sch.uk.
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