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Class teacher

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 5JQ

This job expired on 4 October 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (534)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: between £34069 - £52835
• Pay scale: M1 - U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a teacher to join our hard working and passionate team.

We are looking for someone who:

• is committed to St Peter’s Christian ethos
• is committed and passionate about teaching and inspiring children
• has evidence of good or outstanding practice
• is keen to contribute to the wider work and life of the school
• is motivated, enthusiastic, willing to learn and is evaluative of their own practice
• has a commitment to maintaining our high standards of behaviour
• can demonstrate a clear understanding of how to secure good pupil progress
• enjoys working as part of a committed, hardworking, happy team

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit please telephone the school office on 01706 648195 and ask for Mr Whelan.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• happy, outstandingly well behaved, friendly children who enjoy coming to school
• a welcoming and inclusive school ethos
• a cheerful, supportive staff team
• a comprehensive, supportive induction programme
• continued professional development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2._Application_Guidance (1).pdf - 340 KB (opens in new tab)

3._Policy_on_the_Recruitment_of_Ex-Offenders (1).pdf - 67.2 KB (opens in new tab)

5._Privacy_Notice (1).pdf - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Peter's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 455 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Peter's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office@stpetersce.rochdale.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01706 648195
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-church-of-england-primary-school-rochdale

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is a two form entry primary school serving the local community. We are well positioned, being just off the M62, which makes us easily accessible from Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas. Our pupils are ‘outstandingly’ behaved, motivated and eager to learn; our dedicated, happy staff team is committed to giving them an excellent start in their education. 

Arranging a visit to St Peter's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stpetersce.rochdale.sch.uk.

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