Nursery Class Teacher - maternity cover

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3BJ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Nursery Class Teacher - maternity cover job summary

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery class teacher. The successful candidate will have high expectations in all areas of school life and a passion for ensuring the highest possible outcomes for pupils. They will work within an experienced EYFS team, leading teaching and learning for pupils aged 2 years to 4 years of age.

They will have a strong personal faith or be willing to fully immerse themselves in the Catholic teaching of the school.

The post begins on 1st September 2026 and ends on 25th March 2027, or on the return of the post-holder.

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School is a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations. It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We are a good school with an outstanding provision of religious provision.

This is a full time, temporary position.

Further information about the school, such as the prospectus and inspection reports, can be found on the website at https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/

Please telephone the office to arrange a tour of school and nursery.

Applications must be made through the My New Term website, accessible via through the attached link

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 1st July.

Interviews will take place during the week beginning 6th July.

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 Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 253 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alston-lane-catholic-primary-school-longridge-preston

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