Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Well-resourced classrooms

Supportive leadership and team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Blackburn from October half term 2026. This is a full academic year maternity cover role for the 2026/2027 year, with responsibilities including delivering high-quality lessons, supporting pupil progress, and contributing to the school community.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver lessons aligned with the Primary National Curriculum, maintain an inclusive classroom, assess pupil

Qualifications

• QTS with recent primary school teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to raising standards and improving pupil outcomes.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Primary National Curriculum.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and in accordance with school policies.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

QTS

Primary teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Differentiation

Parental communication

Education

QTS

Job description

Job Title: Primary Teacher
Location: Blackburn
Length of Role: 2026/2027 Academic Year (Starting from October Half Term)
Pay Rate: Main Pay Scale (MPS)
Type of Setting: Mainstream Primary School

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Blackburn is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join their team from October half term 2026. This position is a full academic year maternity cover role for the 2026/2027 academic year, offering an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact within a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, supporting pupil progress, and contributing positively to the wider school community.

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Primary National Curriculum.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and in accordance with school policies.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent experience teaching within a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• A commitment to raising standards and improving pupil outcomes.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive pay in line with the Main Pay Scale.
• Full academic year maternity cover opportunity.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team.
• Well-resourced classrooms and excellent teaching facilities.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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