Class Teacher

St Bernard's RC Primary (Ladybridge); Bolton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bernard’s RC Primary School in Bolton is seeking a Class Teacher on a fixed-term basis to cover staff absence. The post is on the Teacher’s Pay Scale from T1 (£32,916) to T9 (£51,048). The contract runs from 4 January 2027 to 31 August 2027.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning, contribute to raising standards within their class and key stage, and uphold safeguarding practices in line with the DfE guidance. Applications close on the published date.

Qualifications

• Provide effective teaching and learning and raise standards across the class and key stage team.
• Contract from 4 January 2027 to 31 August 2027 on a fixed-term basis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning and contribute to raising standards in the class and key stage team.
• Support safeguarding and welfare as part of school responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching

Job description

School Name: St Bernard’s RC Primary School
Post Title: Class Teacher
Contract Type: Fixed Term to cover staff absence
Pay Scale: Teacher’s Pay Scale T1 £32,916 to T9 £51,048

Vacancy Details

St Bernard’s RC Primary School is a happy and caring school where children are nurtured, valued and encouraged to flourish within our caring Catholic community. Guided by our faith and inspired by the teachings of Jesus, we strive to provide an excellent education where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We are proud of the high standards of education we provide and the achievements of our children. We believe that every child is unique and created in the image and likeness of God and we work hard to develop their academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth.
Our success is built upon the dedication, expertise and commitment of our highly skilled teaching and support staff. Together, we create a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring environment where children feel safe, happy and confident to learn.

At St Bernard’s, we value our strong partnerships with families, our parish and the wider community. Through faith, love and learning, we seek to empower our children to become compassionate, confident and responsible members of society, living out our Catholic values each and every day.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for providing effective teaching and learning and contribute to raising standards in their class and their key stage team.

The contract will commence from 4th January 2027 (sooner if possible) and end on 31st August 2027.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Bolton Council is a smoke-free employer.

Closing date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 (1:00pm)
Shortlisting: Tuesday 20th October 2026 (PM)
Interviews and observations: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Please contact Mrs Tanya Oldham (Office Manager) for more details on 01942 652147. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please telephone to book an appointment. Please also see our school website for more information about us.

Please return completed application forms to:
FAO Mrs Rebecca Spencer, Acting Headteacher
St Bernard’s RC Primary School, Wendover Drive, Ladybridge, BL3 4RX
Or email to [e-mail]

Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description and Person Specification
↗ Application Form