Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Darwen; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Collegial environment

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

QTS

UK primary teaching

Curriculum planning

Assessment knowledge

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Formation

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Description du poste

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.

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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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