Classroom Teacher
St James' Church of England Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9JW9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: in line with STPC
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
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
We are a family-friendly employer and are happy to discuss flexible working options #HappyToTalkFlex.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St James' Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- 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
- Phone number
- 01706 436350
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.
School location
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