Key Stage 2 teacher (Main pay scale)

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0DQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Key Stage 2 teacher (Main pay scale) job summary

The children, Governors and Romero Catholic Academy Trust wish to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring and creative teacher with an up to date knowledge of the national curriculum and the SEND code of practice. This person must be highly motivated, hardworking and committed to their own professional development.

We are a happy and caring school where team work is a real strength. We enjoy teaching a dynamic and vibrant curriculum to our pupils whilst ensuring that the rigour of teaching basic skills is a priority. We continue to be a “good” school (OFSTED November 2021).

We wish to appoint a teacher who;

Relishes the opportunity to be part of our school and parish community

Has knowledge of all primary phases
Has high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour
Is an outstanding practitioner focused on the children's learning
Is creative and has the ability to inspire our children and staff

Will contribute to the wider life of the school

We offer;

A distinctive Catholic ethos

Wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do for all members of our school community

Excellent peer support and professional development
A rapidly improving school with a dedicated, committed, friendly & hard working staff

The support and guidance of the Head Teacher
Pupils whose behaviour and attitude to learning is outstanding

A wonderful environment that enriches the curriculum

Excellent CPD opportunities
Supportive governors, parents and parish

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

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

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 John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-southworth-rc-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

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