Class Teacher (Key Stage 1)

Gaskell Community Primary; Bolton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

PPA time for planning

Job summary

Gaskell Community Primary School in Bolton is seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher for Key Stage 1 on a fixed-term maternity cover from 22 February 2027 to 31 December 2027. The role welcomes Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues alike.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, high-performing team and deliver a broad, engaging curriculum while maintaining strong pupil progress and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent KS1 classroom practitioner committed to raising standards.
• Creative, flexible, independent in pedagogy.
• Proven track record of helping learners make good or outstanding progress.
• Highly collaborative and eager to contribute to school community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Key Stage 1 lessons within a broad, balanced curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and assess pupils; maintain PPA time commitments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support whole-school priorities.

Skills

KS1 teaching

Classroom management

Progress tracking

Team collaboration

Job description

Gaskell Community Primary School

Position: Class Teacher (Key Stage 1)

• Start Date: 22nd February 2027
• End Date: 31st December 2027
• Contract Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
• Salary: Main Qualified Teacher Pay Scale (MPS 16) £32,916 to £45,352
• Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

About the Role The Governors of Gaskell Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding Classroom Practitioner to join our team, ideally teaching within Key Stage 1.

This is a fixed-term contract running from 22nd February 2027 until 31st December 2027. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced teachers are warmly welcomed to apply.

The successful applicant will join our friendly, supportive, and high-performing teaching team, dedicated to delivering an engaging, broad, and balanced curriculum to our wonderful children.

The Successful Candidate Will Be:

• An excellent Key Stage 1 Classroom Practitioner committed to raising standards and providing inspiring, purposeful learning opportunities.
• Creative, flexible, and independent in their pedagogical approach.
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of helping learners make good or outstanding progress.
• Highly collaborative, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to the wider school community.
• A fantastic team player with high expectations and a positive, resilient attitude.

In Return, We Can Offer You:

• Delightful, motivated children who are eager to learn and proud of their school.
• A supportive, ambitious, and collaborative staff team and leadership group.
• Active and supportive Governors and parents.
• Dedicated planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) time and a tailored commitment to your continuous professional development (CPD).
• A welcoming, inclusive, and positive school culture where every member of staff is valued.

Key Recruitment Dates:

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2027 (Noon)
Shortlisting: Monday 30th November 2027
Interviews & Observations: Week beginning 30th November 2027

Safeguarding Statement

Gaskell Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This
post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory
references.

Supporting Documents

Bolton Council Schools (Teachers) Application Form
Job Description