12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st September 2026

  • Closing date

    22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 June 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Temporary Full Time Teacher for KS1 - 1st Sept 2026 to 31st Aug 2027 job summary

At our Catholic primary school our children are at the heart of everything we do. They are friendly, curious and full of joy - a delight to work with each day. Our staff and governors are highly supportive, working closely together to ensure every child is nurtured, encouraged and inspired to reach their full potential. The vacancy is for a full time KS1 teacher from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027.

We can offer you:-

  • A caring Christian community supported by our Parish
  • Positive, happy children who enjoy learning
  • Supportive parents and Governors
  • A warm welcome into a strong team of professionals dedicated to whole school development
  • An opportunity for continued professional development
  • A well situated school in pleasant surroundings

The joys of working with us:-

  • Sharing in the excitement of seeing children thrive academically, socially and spiritually
  • Being part of a team that celebrates successes big and small
  • Knowing that your work truly makes a difference every single day

If you are a passionate, hardworking individual who wants to contribute to our caring and inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you.

Lesson observations will take place week commencing 29th June 2026

Safeguarding

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will be appointed under the terms and conditions of a CES contract which they will be required to sign. The employer will be the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'Disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request.

The school's safeguarding policies can be found using this link (link to be added by My New Term)

Mater Ecclesiae has adopted Lancashire County Council's policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders. This is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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.

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About Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

School type
Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
218 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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