Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Healey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Primary Teacher to join a mainstream primary school in Chorley for the 2026/2027 academic year, starting from October half term on a maternity cover. You will deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum, foster a positive learning environment, regularly assess pupil progress, and work with staff and families to support achievement and wellbeing.

Must hold QTS with proven primary teaching experience and strong curriculum knowledge; excellent

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven primary teaching experience.
• Excellent curriculum knowledge.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for teaching and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across the primary curriculum.
• Foster a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Regularly assess and monitor pupil achievement and attainment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain effective classroom management.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents and carers.

Skills

Proven primary teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding commitment

Education

QTS

Job description

Primary Teacher - Chorley

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

Primary Teacher Required - Chorley

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Primary Teacher to join a mainstream primary school in Chorley for the 2026/2027 academic year. This role is a maternity cover position, beginning from October half term and continuing for the remainder of the academic year.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher who can inspire pupils, deliver engaging lessons, and contribute positively to school life.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across the primary curriculum.
• Foster a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Regularly assess and monitor pupil achievement and attainment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain effective classroom management.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and carers.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven primary teaching experience.
• Excellent curriculum knowledge.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for teaching and supporting pupil achievement.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid on the Main Pay Scale.
• Full academic year maternity cover opportunity.
• Supportive school leadership and staff team.
• Access to high-quality CPD and training.
• Opportunity to gain valuable long-term teaching experience.

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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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