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Part Time KS1 Teacher. Permanent Post.

Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School, Littleborough, OL15 0ES

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 June 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 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 13.5
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £52,490

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and how children learn and develop
• Demonstrate a nurturing, caring approach that helps children feel safe, confident and valued
• Deliver high‑quality teaching that is engaging, purposeful and enables children of all abilities and backgrounds to thrive
• Create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that supports all children, including those with additional and special needs
• Foster warm, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community where staff are valued
• A strong induction programme to help new teachers settle quickly and confidently
• Access to high‑quality professional learning
• Clear guidance and mentoring, particularly for Early Career Teachers
• Enthusiastic, motivated children who enjoy learning and respond positively to high expectations
• A supportive leadership team with an open‑door approach

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

Smithy Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

KS1 Class teacher Person Specification 2025.docx - 40.8 KB (opens in new tab)

KS1 Class Teacher JD 2026.doc - 82 KB (opens in new tab)

About Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School website
• Email address: tleigh@sbs.rochdale.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01706 378083
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smithy-bridge-foundation-primary-school

We are a two form-entry school situated on the outskirts of Littleborough, close to Hollingworth Lake. Our ethos focuses on learning through enjoyment and we work closely with all members of our school community to create a happy, nurturing and inclusive environment for all our pupils.

Arranging a visit to Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tleigh@sbs.rochdale.sch.uk.

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