Class Teacher NEW Walmsley CE Primary Posted today Bolton £31,650 - £49,084 Expires on 02/06/2025

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Job summary

Walmsley CE Primary School is seeking a passionate Class Teacher to cover maternity leave starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, high expectations, and a commitment to fostering a love of learning in students. This role involves collaboration with the Senior Management Team and community engagement to maintain high educational standards.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Excellent subject knowledge of the Primary curriculum.
• Charismatic and promotes the school positively.
• Evidence of high achievement and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the vision and Christian ethos of the school.
• Work in partnership with the Senior Management Team.
• Maintain involvement with parents and the community.

Skills

Creativity

Motivation

Collaboration

Subject Knowledge

Job description

Walmsley CE Primary School
Walmsley CE Primary School is a 1.5 form entry primary school located in Egerton, Bolton. Our school has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a strong focus on providing a high-quality education for all our pupils. With a rich history and a commitment to continuous improvement, we strive to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Class Teacher Maternity Leave
Vacancy for: Class Teacher
Required from: September 2025
Salary Grade: Qualified Teachers
Working hours: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term Maternity leave

We are seeking an exceptional Class Teacher to join our dedicated team at Walmsley CE Primary School. This post is to cover a maternity leave, and the year group/key stage will be decided based on the experience of the successful candidate. We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is both innovative and has extremely high expectations of themselves and the children in their care. You will work in partnership with the Senior Management Team and Governors to support the maintenance and future development of the school. We are looking for a dynamic, creative, imaginative, and inspirational teacher who has the qualities to continue to develop our children’s love of learning and excitement about coming to school each day.

The ideal candidate will:

1. Support, uphold, and further develop the vision and Christian ethos of our school.
2. Possess excellent subject knowledge of the Primary curriculum.
3. Hold high expectations of themselves, pupils, and staff.
4. Be passionate about every child achieving success.
5. Be an excellent and creative classroom practitioner with evidence of high achievement and expertise.
6. Be highly motivated and hardworking.
7. Be committed to excellence in all aspects of the school’s performance.
8. Maintain involvement with parents, the church, the wider community, and all stakeholders.
9. Be charismatic and promote the school positively.

Walmsley CE Primary School offers the successful candidate excellent career development opportunities, a well-motivated and well-behaved pupil body who enjoy learning, a supportive leadership team, and a Governing Board committed to making a difference.

All staff at Walmsley CE Primary School can expect:

1. To work collaboratively with Governors, staff, parents, and the community to maintain high standards and pursue new development opportunities.
2. To be part of a hardworking, enthusiastic team focused on happy, motivated pupils achieving their best.
3. Opportunities to collaborate with other agencies, including the Diocese, the Local Authority, the Cluster, and our Professional Learning Network.

Why choose Walmsley CE Primary School? We are proud to be a dyslexia-friendly school with a strong emphasis on music and a variety of sporting activities. We provide a supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are excited about joining our team and contributing to the ongoing success of Walmsley CE Primary School, we encourage you to apply.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2nd June 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 2nd June
Lesson Observation: TBA
Interviews: TBA

Application forms, the job description, and person specification are available from the Greater Jobs website or our school website. Please do not send CVs, as they will not be considered. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

Completed applications should be returned to the Headteacher, Mrs. J Atherton, by 9 am on Monday, 2nd June, via email to [e-mail].

Our school is committed to safer recruitment practices. Pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and online checks, will be conducted before any appointment. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.