18 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

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

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional 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
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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