Class Teacher

St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0AJ

10 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
23 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
8 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - End date of 31st March 2026, or until the return of the substantive postholder - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: Teachers' Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for taking interest in the recent post advertised for our school. Here at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary school, we place Christ at the center of all thoughts and actions. We strive to serve, challenge, guide and inspire our children to grow in His image.

We are seeking to appoint a highly committed and energetic experienced teacher to work as part of our team to cover maternity leave. We are looking for an individual to nurture and inspire our children to be the best they can be. Our vision is to provide a Catholic education based on the gospel values in an environment which celebrates achievement - valuing, inspiring and challenging all children.

We are looking for a teacher who:
• is able to support and develop our Catholic ethos
• is able to plan and deliver a rich, well balanced experience
• have high expectations of children’s achievement, attainment, behaviour and attitude.
• demonstrates excellent subject knowledge in Maths and English and has a clear understanding of the importance of Systematic Phonics within a Year 1 class
• be willing to support the wider life of the school.

If you are successful in your application, you will be part of the ‘St Bernadette’s Catholic family’ where we hope you will grow, contribute and be valued for who you are; always striving to fulfil our motto….. ‘Doing our Best for God’

Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd May 2025
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 11th June 2025
Interview and lesson observation dates: Thursday 26th / Friday 27th June 2025

Post Details:
Grade: Teachers’ Pay Range
Salary: Teachers’ Pay Range
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026, or until the return of the substantive postholder
Required: 1st September 2025
Hours: Full Time

Further details of the post are outlined in the attached application pack.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• a warm and welcoming Catholic School

• a highly motivated and dedicated team of teaching and support staff

• enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who enjoy all aspects of school life

• a commitment to professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.