Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A Church of England Academy in Blackburn is seeking an experienced KS2 Classroom Teacher for a full-time, fixed-term position. The role involves creating a positive learning environment, engaging with the community, and contributing to the Academy's development while upholding Christian values. Professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Excellent CPD and training programs

Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme

Benefits via Perkbox and cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Outstanding teacher with consistently good or better teaching.
• Deep understanding of how learning occurs.
• Knowledge of early reading and phonics guidance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, safe learning environment.
• Engage positively with stakeholders, promoting vision and values.
• Fulfill responsibilities in teaching and standards.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Creativity

Assessment Techniques

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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St Aidan's Church of England Primary Academy

Location:

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

KS2 Classroom Teacher

32.5 Hours per week, Full Time

Fixed Term

All Year Round – 52.143 weeks

Suitable for ECTs

St Aidan’s is a Church of England Academy located in Mill Hill, Blackburn. Founded in 1898, it became an Academy within Cidari (Blackburn Diocese Multi Academy Trust) in January 2015.

We seek an experienced and inspirational teacher to join our team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant primary Academy at an exciting stage of its development.

As part of a family of academies, we collaborate with other church schools to raise standards while maintaining a Christian ethos.

Our mission is to promote Christian values and foster an environment of spirituality, creativity, and respect where everyone is valued: 'Fulfilling potential, growing in God.'

If you are committed to this ethos, you might be the candidate we're looking for.

Are you

• An outstanding teacher with consistently good or better teaching?
• An ambitious professional with high aspirations for children and families?
• An aspirant Subject Leader passionate about your area?
• A team-player capable of collaborative work and leadership?
• A creative, inspiring teacher focused on children’s progress?
• An energetic individual committed to the Academy’s improvement plan?
• Excited about career development within a Multi Academy Trust?

Have you

• A deep understanding of how learning occurs?
• Knowledge of early reading and phonics guidance?
• Familiarity with the new National Curriculum and key progression in Mathematics and Literacy?
• Assessment techniques to accelerate progress and attainment?
• A commitment to professional development?
• A dedication to upholding our Christian Ethos?

Can you

• Create a positive, safe learning environment?
• Fulfill responsibilities in teaching and standards?
• Engage positively with stakeholders, promoting our vision and values?
• Build strong relationships with parents and partners?

What we offer

• A welcoming environment where children enjoy learning and are well-behaved.
• A dedicated team committed to standards and development.
• Strong relationships with the community and parents.
• Opportunities for professional growth within our trust.
• A positive work environment emphasizing staff well-being and high achievement.
• Excellent CPD and training programs.
• Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Employment with a trust committed to equality and fair pay.
• Benefits via Perkbox and cycle schemes.

If you are enthusiastic and committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the Academy are welcomed by appointment through the Headteacher.

Closing date: Friday 13th June at 12pm

Interview: Week commencing 16th June 2025

Note: In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

We are part of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, committed to high-quality education based on Christian values.

Safeguarding Statement

We prioritize safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged.