Key Stage 1 Lead (TLR 2.1) and Class Teacher

Barden Primary School, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1JD

17 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2.1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Education & Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status
Degree
NPQ or further leadership qualification relevant to leadership

Professional Development

Evidence of ongoing and appropriate professional development
Commitment to continuous professional learning and reflective practice
Up-to-date safeguarding training and knowledge of safeguarding legislation
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to leadership

School Leadership and Management Experience

Experience of holding responsibility within a primary school or clear readiness to take the next step into leadership
Experience of leading, or contributing to the leadership of, a key stage, phase or area of responsibility
Ability to support, challenge and motivate colleagues effectively
Experience of monitoring standards in teaching and learning
Experience of contributing to school improvement initiatives and raising standards
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally as part of a leadership or extended leadership team
Ability to contribute positively and professionally as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
Awareness of current national priorities in primary education
To have successfully led whole school initiatives which have embedded and secured positive outcomes
Evidence of direct involvement in whole school self- evaluation and school improvement strategies
Experience of line management of staff

Knowledge & Experience of teaching

Proven excellence in classroom practice within the primary phase
Secure and up-to-date knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum

Secure understanding of assessment, moderation and the use of data to inform teaching and intervention
Ability to model high-quality teaching and support colleagues to improve practice
Commitment to evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning
A commitment to addressing equality and diversity positively, sensitively and appropriately.

What the school offers its staff

Barden Primary School offers:

Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, respectful and proud of their school
A committed, friendly and supportive staff team
A strong and caring leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing
High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities
A modern, well-resourced school environment
A culture of ambition, collaboration and care where staff are encouraged to flourish

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.

Thank you for your interest in the post of Key Stage 1 Lead (TLR 2.1) and Class Teacher at Barden Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and ambitious practitioner to take on a rewarding leadership role within a thriving and inclusive school. The successful candidate will lead Key Stage 1 as a member of the senior leadership team, shaping early learning, supporting colleagues and securing high-quality provision and outcomes for all pupils, while continuing to make a real difference through their own classroom practice.

Barden Primary School is a vibrant, forward-thinking and oversubscribed two‑form entry school with over 470 pupils on roll. We are proud of our positive culture, our strong sense of community, and our commitment to ensuring that children thrive both academically and personally. Our children are well behaved, enthusiastic learners who are supported by a dedicated, reflective, and highly collaborative staff team.

As Key Stage 1 Lead, the successful candidate will provide professional leadership across the phase, supporting and developing staff, monitoring standards and contributing to whole school improvement. The role offers a wonderful balance of leadership responsibility and high‑quality teaching, enabling the postholder to model effective practice, champion early education and play a key role in shaping pupils’ first experience of school.

This post would be particularly well suited to an existing middle leader, or to an ambitious teacher ready to take the next step in their leadership journey, within a supportive environment that values professional development, coaching and collaboration

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.