Classroom Teacher

St James' Church of England Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9JW

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 August 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Initially required Thursday and Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

St James C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Classroom Teacher to work collegiately as part of teaching team. Taking primary learning forward in the next stage of its development, to achieve progress and prepare our learners for the next phase of their educational journey. It is an ideal prospect for someone with a passion for education, able to demonstrate exemplary classroom practice who is looking to further their career an

What we expect from you:

• A commitment to team work and partnerships and your appetite for continuous development
• A passion and dedication to excellence in education and high expectations
• An individual who inspires, motivates, and empowers others.
• An excellent classroom practitioner who is equally passionate about the emotional and academic development of every child in their care.
• An innovative and knowledgeable individual with the confidence to set a good example and demonstrate the school’s vision for the curriculum.
• Work with rigorous systems of assessment and use this data meaningfully with your job share to enhance pupil progress and maintain the highest possible standards.

d make a positive difference.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• The opportunity to join a hardworking, dedicated team who have a committed desire to deliver improvement across the school.
• Excellent CPD with supportive and collaborative improvement networks across the Watergrove Trust
• Enthusiastic, inquisitive, and friendly children
• A commitment to your 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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks and usual satisfactory pre-employment clearances.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Applying for the job

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About St James' Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James' Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: people@watergrovetrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-church-of-england-primary-school-ol12-9jw

We are a school community that is ‘Committed to Excellence’ in all aspects of our work. We strive for the best possible academic outcomes for all children and deliver an engaging curriculum full of exciting opportunities. Most importantly, we work tirelessly with families to create children that we are proud to say are from St James’.

Arranging a visit to St James' Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@watergrovetrust.co.uk.

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