Primary Teacher (ECT)

Pendle Primary Academy, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5AW

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 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 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31 August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification: Primary Teacher (ECT)

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

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative ECT to join our energetic team at Pendle Primary Academy, part of Pendle Education Trust (PET).

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner who promotes and upholds the same high expectations as PET. With a focus on sharing good practice, they will be committed to their own continuous professional development in order to continuously improve outcomes for the wonderful children at Pendle Primary.

Pendle Education Trust is sponsored by Nelson and Colne College, an outstanding local education provider; this is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and determined Teacher to join an establishment where they can have a real impact on student aspirations and success.

The Trust offers unparalleled staff benefits, including fantastic professional development opportunities. Championing success and building student confidence, this post offers a genuine opportunity for someone with enthusiasm to inspire children and make a real difference.

Please note: All of our positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check. If there’s any reason why this may preclude you from being considered, please contact the Pendle Education Trust team.

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.

PPA ECT (1).pdf - 3.68 MB (opens in new tab)

About Pendle Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 423 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pendle Primary Academy website
• Email address: cbrannon@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pendle-primary-academy

This primary academy is located in Brierfield and has just over 400 children. It is a popular and vibrant school that has demonstrated rapid and sustained improvements in the quality of education provided since joining Pendle Education Trust in 2013. Under the leadership of Academy Principal, Simon Thompson, the school continues to move from strength to strength, with a staff committed to developing innovative practice which ensure that all children achieve the best possible outcomes across the curriculum. Investments at the academy include an outdoor amphitheatre, improved Early Years outdoor provision, Key Stage One toilets and an extended dining room to facilitate implementation of Free School Meals for all under 8s.

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