Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover

Bolton St Catherine's Academy; Low Bolton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Leadership development programmes

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bolton St Catherine's Academy in Breightmet, Bolton is seeking a Classroom Teacher for primary to join the MAT cover. You will deliver planned lessons across the primary age range, uphold high standards, and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

The role is a fixed term, 1.0 FTE MAT cover with CPD and progression opportunities. Salary on MSP T1-T9 (£32,916 – £51,048) and closing date 9 November 2026; applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of high-quality teaching across the whole ability range.
• Ability to build rapport and professional relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Motivate and inspire pupils to learn and put in their best effort.

Responsibilities

• To teach primary aged children as identified by the schemes of work.

Job description

CLASSROOM TEACHER – PRIMARY

MSP T1-T9 (£32,916 – £51,048)

1.0 FTE

FIXED TERM – MAT COVER CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

Thank you for your interest in joining Team BSCA! Located in Breightmet, we are a 3-16 fully inclusive Academy. Our school has been on a fantastic journey over the last 18 months, and we are incredibly proud of our amazing staff and pupils. Our recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our English department to the next level!

At BSCA, we are fully committed to staff development, with weekly protected CPD time, as well as our own internal leadership development programmes for staff looking for their next stage of development.

Our students are fantastic; and deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and look around!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

1. Is a highly effective practitioner or demonstrate the potential to be so, having a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and able to teach across the whole ability range.
2. Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both pupils and colleagues.
3. Will motivate children to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for learning!
4. Will actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching.
5. Will work hard to ensure all pupils make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs.
6. Will understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom.
7. Will demonstrate personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To teach primary aged children as identified by the schemes of work

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

1. Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
2. Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
3. Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
4. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
5. Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
6. A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
7. 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
8. Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
9. Fantastic facilities.
10. A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 332553 or by emailing [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE:

Monday 9th November 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS:

TBC