Temporary Full-time, Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8SU13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Required from 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main pay scale - Upper pay scale considered for a strong candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of St James the Less RC Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our friendly and happy school team from September 2026. The position is likely to be in Key Stage 2, however, experience across Key Stages is welcomed. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom teacher who is enthusiastic, innovative, highly-motivated and able to create a positive learning environment for the children. We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with a clear understanding of teaching, learning and assessment.
- Has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour for all children.
- Is committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of our wonderful school
- Will provide excellence and enjoyment for all children through interesting teaching and learning experiences.
- Is self-motivated and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Has excellent written and spoken English skills.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a school which:
- has happy, well-behaved, confident and hard-working children who are excellent ambassadors of our school
- is committed to developing the whole child through an aspirational and unique curriculum
- has excellent resources to support teachers to deliver high-quality teaching
- has a dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff and governors, who work harmoniously to provide an excellent environment for our children with great relationships at every level
- values opportunities for CPD and career development at all stages of professional development
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@st-jamesless.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01706 216190
Arranging a visit to St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@st-jamesless.lancs.sch.uk.
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