Primary Teacher - EYFS (Maternity Cover)

St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  5 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 51,048.00

Primary Teacher - EYFS (Maternity Cover) job summary

PRIMARY TEACHER

MPS T1 – T9 (£32.916 – 51,048)

1.0 FTE

FIXED TERM CONTRACT – MATERNITY COVER

REQUIRED MONDAY 20TH APRIL 2026

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate EYFS Class Teacher.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching to EYFS pupils. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic school environment, making a positive impact on children’s educational journey.

At St Catherine’s, we grow together in God’s love. Our school is full of happy people, busy classrooms, and caring friendships. Every child is nurtured through a rich and exciting curriculum, guided by wonderful teachers who help them reach high standards — but life at St Catherine’s is about so much more. Here, every child is given the chance to shine, to try new things with confidence, and to believe that they can succeed. We celebrate each other’s gifts, show kindness and respect for everyone’s beliefs, and take joy in each other’s achievements. St Catherine’s is a place of laughter, wonder, and lasting memories — a family where, together, we flourish. 

We believe that it is these things that make our children lively, confident and articulate and is why they move on to fulfilling lives built upon the Christian values and strong foundations laid in the school.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a qualified teacher with experience in EYFS, who demonstrates consistently good or outstanding practice, who has a passion for teaching and learning that is seen through quality first, creative classroom teaching and pupil engagement. 
• Will motivate children to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for learning!
• Will actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching.
• Will work hard to ensure all pupils make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs.
• Will understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom.
• Will demonstrate personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has a collaborative and caring approach to supporting pupils and colleagues.
• Has energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for teaching and learning.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To teach primary aged children as identified by the schemes of work.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website https://stcatherinesbl6.greenhousecms.co.uk/ or contact our office manager by emailing office@st-catherines.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link:

Primary Teacher - EYFS (Maternity Cover) | SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust 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 child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 5th February 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 10th February 2026

 

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

The Bishop Fraser Trust 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 child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

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 St Catherine's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Catherine's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-catherine-s-cofe-primary-school-bl6-5sj

St. Catherine’s is a school which is filled with a buzz of happy activity and the warmth of positive relationships between pupils and adults. The children are taught a broad and balanced curriculum by wonderful teachers, and the academic standards are high; but St. Catherine’s is about so much more than this. It is about giving everyone the opportunity to shine and be proud; it is about having the confidence to have a go at anything and the belief that you can succeed. It is about tolerance and respect for the beliefs of others and pride in what others do well. It is about the fun, magic and laughter of school life and the making of all those memories that last into old age.
We believe that it is these things that make our children lively, confident and articulate and is why they move on to fulfilling lives built upon the Christian values and strong foundations laid in the school.
We would encourage you to pay us a visit and to sample something of the spirit of St. Catherine’s. You can be assured of a very warm welcome.

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