Primary Class Teacher - Maternity Cover (Year 6)

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

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 November 2025

• Closing date

  1 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Primary Class Teacher - Maternity Cover (Year 6) job summary

InformationAlston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery is part of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic MAT. We are 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 outstanding religious provision.
Due to the current Year 6 teacher starting maternity leave in November, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to work in Year 6 from approximately 24th November until the return of the post holder in July 2026. Please note that dates may vary if the maternity start date differs. 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 our Key Stage 2 team and benefit from rich professional development and support, relevant to the role. They will deliver a broad and balanced curriculum with the development of skills, knowledge and prior learning central to their teaching. Experience of leading KS2 SATs preparation, would be a desirable attribute.
In our Catholic school, it is desirable for staff to have a strong personal faith, but essential for them to fully immerse themselves in the Catholic teaching of the school.
This position is not suitable for an Early Career Teacher, as we require an experienced practitioner in this year group.
Further information about the school, such as inspection reports, can be found on the website at www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk. Please contact the office to arrange a tour of school.
Application packs can be downloaded from this listing, the school’s website, the Trust's website or the Lancashire County Council teaching vacancy website.
The closing date for applications is 12 Noon on Wednesday 1st October 2025. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 13th October.
Applicants who have not been contacted by Friday 10th October can assume they have not been shortlisted for the post. Unfortunately, feedback on unsuccessful applications cannot be given.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to create an account on My New Term (only if you do not have one already) and complete the online application form in this listing on My New Term .
Essential Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Degree and QTS

Essential Experience
• Primary School teaching - preferably KS2

Desirable Experience
• Year 6 teaching and SATs knowledge

Proposed Interview Date:Week beginning Monday 13 October

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.

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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: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• 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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