Primary Teacher

Castercliff Primary School, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8JJ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification: Primary Teacher

Qualifications and Attainments

Qualified Teacher with QTS Essential

A degree or advanced qualification Essential

Training, Experience and Knowledge

Successful teaching experience in a primary setting Essential

Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum Essential

Demonstrate a student centred approach to teaching, including an appreciation of

inclusive provision and practices Essential

Ability to implement creative strategies for raising attainment in literacy and numeracy Essential

Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing pupil’s work Essential

Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate effective links between home and school Essential

Experience of leading a core curriculum area - Desirable

Demonstrated interest in leadership development — Desirable

Personal Skills and Attitudes

Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic Essential

Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity, customer service and quality assurance Essential

Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills Essential

Be a team player Essential

Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach Essential Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and take responsibility for own professional development Essential

Suitability to work with children and young people Essential

Ability to use ILT in classroom delivery, including interactive whiteboard technology Essential

What the school offers its staff

At Castercliff Primary Academy, we aim to provide an inspiring environment where all children are motivated to learn and achieve to the very best of their ability. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture that focuses on building strong, positive relationships, safeguarding the welfare of every child and delivering excellent teaching and learning. We nurture individual achievements, balancing high academic aspirations with the understanding that happiness and wellbeing enable children to grow in confidence, develop a strong sense of responsibility and thrive.

Our core values are anchored in our vision that every child will SHINE: they will be Safe, Here, Inspired, Neighbourly, and Excellent in everything they set out to achieve. These values are deeply embedded in daily school life.

We are intensely proud of our vibrant, multicultural community, where families speaking many different languages and bringing rich cultural traditions deeply enrich our school family. As a school on the journey to becoming a Voice 21 Centre of Excellence, we pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring all children learn to be effective communicators. They use these essential skills to improve their talking and enhance their learning through exploratory and presentational talk, alongside access to high-quality, firsthand experiences across the entire curriculum.

By joining Castercliff Primary Academy, you will become part of a supportive and dedicated team and Trust. We collaborate closely with colleagues at Pendle Primary Academy and Casterton Primary Academy, as well as the two secondary academies in the Pendle Education Trust, which provides excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. We benefit from comprehensive support from the Trust’s core team for functions such as Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Health and Safety, IT, Marketing and Governance.

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

https://www.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/page/?title=Safeguarding+and+Child+Protection&pid=58

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Castercliff Teacher (1).pdf - 2.88 MB (opens in new tab)

About Castercliff Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 387 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castercliff Primary School website
• Email address: cbrannon@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castercliff-primary-school

Castercliff Primary Academy joined Pendle Education Trust in September 2015. The Academy is located in Nelson and is well established, offering a broad, enriched curriculum for primary education. Castercliff Primary Academy has strong links with local nurseries to offer a smooth transition to the Academy. There is a strong focus on reading, writing, maths and science as well as enhancing children’s learning through broad ‘enrichment experiences’ with trips and visits.

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