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Class Teacher
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3NH25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
8 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time Teaching Post
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months with the capacity to be permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Skills and Qualities Qualifications & Training
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Recent and relevant CPD participation
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A completed application and letter tailored to the role
Teaching Experience
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Successful, recent experience teaching in KS1 or KS2
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Proven track record of effective and innovative teaching
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Ability to ensure good or better pupil progress
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Strong subject knowledge in English, Maths, and Computing
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Experience in creating a high-quality, inclusive learning environment
Professional Knowledge
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Sound understanding of the National Curriculum
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Use of assessment and tracking to inform teaching
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Awareness of safeguarding, inclusion, and equality
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Understanding of child protection procedures
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and engage positively with parents
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Self-confidence, presence, and commitment
Personal Qualities
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Organised, enthusiastic, and highly motivated
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High expectations for behaviour and achievement
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Ability to enthuse and inspire children
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Flexibility, humour, and professionalism
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Supportive of the school’s Christian ethos
Other Requirements
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Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school (e.g., extra-curricular clubs, events)
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Commitment to safeguarding and health and safety
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Enhanced DBS clearance
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Good health and attendance record
Desirable Attributes
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Experience across more than one key stage
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Leadership of a curriculum subject
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Leading worship in a church school
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Active church involvement
What the school offers its staff
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School offers a supportive and enriching environment for its staff, emphasising professional growth, collaboration, and well-being.
Professional Development and Leadership Opportunities
The school is led by an experienced and dynamic leadership team, including an Executive Headteacher with roles in local and national educational leadership, and a Head of School who also serves as the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo). Staff members are encouraged to pursue professional qualifications, such as the National Professional Qualifications in Executive, Senior, and Middle Leadership.
Collaborative and Inclusive Work Environment
With a team of 30 employees and additional self-employed specialists, the school fosters a collaborative atmosphere where each member's contributions are valued. Specialists in areas like music, computing, and physical education work alongside class teachers to enhance the curriculum. The school also emphasises the importance of staff well-being, offering roles such as lunchtime nurturers to support both students and staff during the school day.
Commitment to Values and Community
As a Church of England school, Hoddlesden St Paul's integrates Christian values into its daily practices, promoting a sense of community and shared purpose. Staff members are expected to support and contribute to this ethos, creating a nurturing environment for both students and colleagues. The school's involvement in community events and its emphasis on values-based education reflect its commitment to holistic development .
Recognition of Excellence
The school's dedication to quality education and leadership has been recognised in its Ofsted inspection, where it received outstanding ratings in areas such as leadership and management, quality of education, and personal 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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- head@stpaulshoddlesden.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254701940
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary and Pre-School is a vibrant, values-driven school community serving children aged 3 to 11 from Hoddlesden. Rooted in Christian principles, the school fosters a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.
With a capacity for 30 pupils per year group from Reception to Year 6, and a 26-place governor-led Pre-School, the school offers a comprehensive educational journey. Its wraparound care program, 'Go Beyond,' provides before, after-school, and holiday childcare, supporting families from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
The curriculum is enriched with specialist teaching in subjects like French, music, and physical education, complemented by outdoor and adventurous learning experiences. The school's commitment to excellence is reflected in its 'Outstanding' ratings across all areas in the latest Ofsted inspection, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision .
At Hoddlesden St Paul's, children are inspired to be the best they can be, embracing opportunities with unity, humility, and passion. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its guiding scripture: "Start children off on the way they should go and even when they are old they will not turn from it." (Proverbs 22:6)
Arranging a visit to Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@stpaulshoddlesden.blackburn.sch.uk.
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