Teacher

Lache Primary School, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8HX

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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 - 45,352.00

Teacher job summary

Job Summary

Salary:                                MPS or UPS for a candidate with the right experience

Hours:                                 Full time

School:                               Lache Primary School

Contract Type:                Fixed Term – this role may become permanent next academic year

Start date:                        As soon as possible or January 2027

Reporting to:                   Head of School/Executive Headteacher

Responsible for:             Year 3/4 class teacher

Role Introduction

As a Teacher within Concordia Multi Academy Trust, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to learn. Teachers are expected to meet the Teachers’ Standards at a level appropriate to their role, responsibilities and career stage.

Showrounds: Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st October at 4pm - please call the school office to book on or email admin@lache.cheshire.sch.uk

Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum and school policies.

Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.

Assess, record and report on pupil progress, using assessment to inform future planning.

Provide timely, constructive feedback to pupils to support progress and attainment.

Take responsibility for the progress, attainment and outcomes of pupils taught, using assessment and evidence to inform teaching, intervention and next steps.

Classroom Environment and Behaviour

Establish and maintain a safe, purposeful and well-organised learning environment.

Promote positive behaviour and high expectations in line with the school behaviour policy.

Support pupils to develop independence, resilience and positive attitudes to learning.

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, modelling the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of all members of the school community.

Take responsibility for managing behaviour effectively in line with the school’s behaviour policy, ensuring consistency, fairness and a positive learning climate.

Inclusion and Pupil Support

Foster an inclusive classroom culture that promotes equality, respect and diversity.

Work closely with the SENCo, teaching assistants and external professionals to support pupils with additional needs.

Ensure teaching approaches promote independence and reduce reliance on adult support over time.

Safeguarding and Welfare

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Maintain a position of trust at all times and act in the best interests of pupils.

Follow health and safety requirements to ensure a safe learning environment.

Fulfil statutory safeguarding responsibilities as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including identifying, responding to and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures.

Working with Teaching Assistants and Support Staff

Direct and deploy teaching assistants effectively to support learning.

Provide clear guidance on lesson objectives, activities and expectations.

Be accountable for the effective deployment of teaching assistants and support staff within the classroom to maximise pupil progress and independence.

Professional Development and Collaboration

Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to school improvement.

Participate fully in staff meetings, training and appraisal processes.

Engage in professional development and appraisal processes to improve practice and meet career‑stage expectations, contributing to continuous improvement at classroom and school level.

Parental Engagement

Build positive relationships with parents and carers.

Communicate effectively regarding pupil progress, attainment and development.

Health and Safety:

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy

Please note that this job description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks, and the post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head teacher.

Safeguarding

Concordia Multi Academy Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils. Successful applicants will be subject to rigorous vetting procedures, including but not limited to: an enhanced DBS check; satisfactory references; and online/social media check.

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

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 Lache Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lache Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lache-primary-school-chester

At Lache Primary School we understand that every child is different and every child is equally important. Everything we do within our school is aimed at providing all of our children with the best opportunities in life to become independent, capable and caring young people who have a thirst for life and the determination to take them forward to achieve their ambitions and to embrace lifelong learning.

At Lache Primary we work closely with our parents / carers and the wider community to ensure the success of our children. Navigate through the class pages and our Facebook pages to see what our amazing children get up to during a day at school. You will see that we have a welcoming, stimulating and calm learning environment, both indoors and out, providing a wealth of space in which to explore, investigate and play within curriculum time and beyond.

A rich variety of extra-curricular and enrichment activities are on offer throughout the year. Participation in competitive sporting events helps children develop resilience and pride, whilst instrumental performances in the local community provide them with opportunities to present their unique skills to the wider world.

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