Classroom Teacher

St Matthew's CofE Primary Academy; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary academy in Preston seeks a dedicated Class Teacher for Year 2 (Mornings) and Year 6 (Afternoons). The role is full-time with a focus on creating a positive learning environment, fostering strong relationships with the community, and promoting high standards of teaching. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status and demonstrate a commitment to professional development and safeguarding practices. This is a fixed-term position covering maternity leave.

Benefits

Access to CPD opportunities

Eligibility for the Teachers Pension Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing support

Employee benefits through Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Outstanding teaching skills with a track record of good performance.
• Ambition for raising standards and contributing to improved educational outcomes.
• Commitment to professional development and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching Year 2 in the mornings and Year 6 in the afternoons.
• Work collaboratively with a motivated team of teachers and support staff.
• Promote positive relationships with parents and the community.

Skills

Commitment to creating a positive learning environment

Understanding of assessment techniques

Ability to promote school vision and values

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Class Teacher

Year 2 (Mornings) Year 6 (Afternoon)

32.5 hours per week Full Time

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

All Year Round 52.143 weeks per year

Cidari Education and the Governing Body of St Matthews Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic dedicated and committed Class Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our wonderful primary academy.

St Matthews has been serving the local community for 150 years. Our pastoral care for our families is described as exceptional. We are very proud that our care for our children and families is recognised and we expect all who seek to work with us to share this dedication.

We want the very best for our children this is summed up in our Vision Statement which declares that we wish every member of our school family to Be blessed by God be happy & aspire to be

What we offer

• A welcoming environment where the children enjoy learning are positive cheerful and well behaved.
• Professional hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.
• Positive relationships with parents and the wider community.
• Development opportunities within our academies trust and investment in your professional development and future career.
• A positive working environment focused on staff well-being student welfare and high standards of achievement and behaviour
• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• Eligibility to join the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements.
• Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions and supported through regular JCNC meetings.
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you

• An outstanding teacher who can demonstrate that your teaching over time is consistently good or better
• An ambitious professional with high aspirations for the children and families with whom you work
• A team-player who is also able to work collaboratively and lead in your areas of agreed responsibility
• A creative and inspiring teacher with a keen focus on childrens learning achievement and progress
• An energetic individual with the stamina and resilience to commit to our schools improvement plan to raise standards and to make an impact on teaching and learning.

Have you

• A deep understanding of how learning occurs
• A range of assessment techniques to accelerate pupil progress and attainment and the ability to articulate these
• An understanding of the ways in which co-operative learning strategies and independent learning opportunities contribute to embedded learning and progress
• A commitment to continuing professional development

Can you

• Commit to creating a positive and safe learning environment for all pupils in our school
• Understand and fulfil your responsibilities in respect of class teaching and raising standards
• Show interest and respect to all stakeholders of our school thereby positively promoting our schools and the Trusts vison and values
• Develop and enhance our relationships with all of our parents and partners

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 12pm

Proposed Interview date

Wednesday 5th November 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust established in November 2013 a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.