16 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    2 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    26 April 2024

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: Full-time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS (ECTs considered)

What skills and experience we're looking for

      • Experience of KS1 teaching.
      • Be committed to SMSJ’s Christian vision, values and ethos.
      • Have enthusiasm, drive and the commitment to ‘go the extra mile’ for the children and families of SMSJ.
      • A team player with a proactive and positive attitude.
      • Demonstrate excellent teaching practice with high expectations for all children.
      • Have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
      • Be committed to contributing to the wider curriculum at St Michael with St John.

What the school offers its staff

      • A supportive and friendly teaching environment.
      • Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are a pleasure to teach and whose behaviour is continually celebrated by both us and visitors to our school.
      • Support for your continued professional development.
      • Parents who value the school.
      • Opportunities to partner with other schools.
      • A chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives

Further details about the role

St Michael with St John is a vibrant and inclusive primary school dedicated to nurturing children and fostering a love for learning. We are committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment where both children and teachers can thrive. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated KS1 teacher to join our happy and well supported staff team. The successful candidate will be able to teach all aspects of the National Curriculum, demonstrating excellent classroom practice. The successful candidate will join us from 01 September 2025.

We would love you to take a look on our website www.smsjbwd.co.uk that provides lots of information about our school. We would also be delighted to show you around to see our school in action. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged from any interested candidates. School visits have been organised for the following dates / times:

  • Friday 14th March: either 9.30 am or 2.30 pm
  • Friday 21st March: either 9.30 am or 2.30 pm

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sarah.murphy@smsj.blackburn.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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About St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
287 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01254 665190

Arranging a visit to St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.murphy@smsj.blackburn.sch.uk.

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