Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Collegial environment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Darwen is recruiting a Primary Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic year, starting after October half-term to cover a maternity leave. The role is in a mainstream primary setting with Main Pay Scale salary and a full academic year commitment.

The ideal candidate is either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with passion for delivering outstanding education and safeguarding pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• QTS required for UK primary teaching.
• Experience teaching in a UK primary school preferable.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum planning and assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Support pupils in achieving their academic and personal potential.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively.
• Establish a positive classroom culture and high expectations.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff.

Skills

QTS

UK primary teaching

Curriculum planning

Assessment knowledge

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

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

We are recruiting for a talented and committed Primary Teacher to join a mainstream primary school in Darwen for the 2026/2027 academic year. Beginning after the October half-term break, this role is covering a maternity leave and offers the chance to become an integral member of a welcoming school community.

This opportunity is suitable for experienced teachers and motivated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are passionate about delivering outstanding education.

• Deliver creative and engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Support pupils in achieving their academic and personal potential.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively.
• Establish a positive classroom culture and high expectations.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum planning and assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

• Main Pay Scale salary.
• Full academic year maternity cover position.
• Friendly and supportive school leadership team.
• Access to professional development and training.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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