Year 1 Class Teacher
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1DF18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - one year
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a primary practitioner who:
- Is passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children and families
- Is committed to raising standards and developing the potential of all children in an inclusive environment
- Displays enthusiasm, initiative, energy and drive
- Demonstrates strong teaching skills within a Key Stage 1/EYFS setting
- Is interested in further developing their understanding of how children learn
- Is driven by the desire to be the best teacher they can be!
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Wonderful, enthusiastic, well-behaved children!
- A friendly, committed and talented staff team
- A supportive, dynamic senior leadership team
- An inclusive, multi-cultural and caring school ethos
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- An attractive, pleasant working environment
- A commitment to your 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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 271 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- julian.rogers@stmatthews.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254291250
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, energetic and committed class teacher to join our school team.
This post is suitable for both experienced and Early Career Teachers.
Visits to our school are welcome and warmly encouraged. Please contact Julian Rogers, Headteacher, to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date – 12noon Tuesday 23rd June
Shortlisting – Tuesday 23rd June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 5pm on this day.
Interview Dates – Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June 2026.
Arranging a visit to St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email julian.rogers@stmatthews.blackburn.sch.uk.
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