Key Stage 2 Teacher (four-term secondment)

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9LJ

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  Required to commence 13th April 2026

• Closing date

  3 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale Plus TLR 2.1 £3,527
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale Plus TLR 2.1 £3,527

Key Stage 2 Teacher (four-term secondment) job summary

• St Mary’s RC Primary School in Bacup is seeking an exceptional practitioner to join their team on a four‑term secondment. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where your expertise will have immediate impact, and where your own professional growth will be accelerated in a rich, supportive environment.

Why St Mary’s?

St Mary’s is on a significant improvement journey. We are strengthening our team, and prioritising high‑quality teaching in every classroom. You will play a pivotal role in this work.

We are part of the DfE RISE programme, giving staff access to:

• High‑quality CPD
• Coaching and mentoring
• Leadership development pathways
• A strong network of support across schools

This means you won’t just be teaching; you’ll be developing rapidly as a practitioner and future leader.

The Role

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a highly skilled KS2 practitioner with a track record of securing progress
• Has the resilience, drive and passion to improve outcomes for all pupils
• Wants to work in a school where their teaching truly makes a difference
• Is committed, reflective and ready to give 100% to the role
• Has ambitions for future leadership or specialist development

This is a role for someone who wants challenge and the professional reward that comes with it.

What We Offer

• A TLR 2.1 (£3,527) salary enhancement
• A four‑term, career‑defining experience within the DfE RISE programme
• High‑quality CPD and coaching
• A supportive, committed leadership team
• The chance to shape teaching and learning within a school that is ready to improve
• An opportunity to stand out as a future leader

For the right candidate, this secondment will be a powerful stepping stone to future promotion and leadership roles.

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for teachers who are:

• Looking for professional growth
• Motivated by the opportunity to make a significant difference
• Ready to take on responsibility and help drive school improvement

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

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 140 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Catholic Primary School, part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust.

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