Teacher – KS2

Chorley New Road Primary Academy; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Professional development

Career progression

Facilities

Leadership support

Job summary

Chorley New Road Primary Academy in Bolton is seeking an experienced Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our thriving school community from October 2026 or sooner. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, inspire curiosity and help pupils develop knowledge, skills and character for an ever-changing world.

We offer a welcoming team, extensive professional development, opportunities for progression within Albany Learning Trust, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Key Stage 2 teacher in a primary setting.
• Ability to contribute to a high-performing teaching team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging KS2 lessons.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress with constructive feedback.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and carers to support pupil development.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Key Stage 2 Teaching

Job description

Teacher KS2
Employer: Albany Learning Trust
Location: Chorley New Road Primary Academy
Required from: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Lesson Observation: From Wednesday 7th October 2026

Head Teacher: Miss L. Burrows
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Experienced Key Stage 2 Teacher

Join a school where professional growth, belonging and staff well-being are not promisesthey are priorities.

The Governors and Headteacher of Chorley New Road Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an exceptional

Experienced Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our thriving school community from October 2026 or sooner if possible.
Please note: Experience preferrable.

We are seeking an experienced classroom practitioner who is ready to make an immediate impact and contribute to the continued success of our school.

This is more than a teaching position; it is an opportunity to join a school and Trust that are deeply committed to developing both children and adults to achieve highly.

At Chorley New Road Primary Academy, our mission statement, Challenge, Nurture, Respect, underpins everything we do. We have created a culture where children flourish, staff feel a strong sense of belonging and professional growth is valued.

As a World Class High Performance Learning School, we believe that high achievement is an entitlement for all and that every child can succeed. This belief shapes our curriculum, our teaching and learning and our unwavering commitment to helping every child fulfil their potential.

If you are looking for a school where your expertise will be valued, where your professional development will be personalised and where you will be surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about continual improvement, then Chorley New Road Primary Academy could be the next step in your career.

Many schools talk about professional development and well-being. At Chorley New Road Primary Academy, we have redesigned our school calendar to include five additional training days and developed our staff-led Well-Being Charter because we believe investing in our people is the key to achieving the very best outcomes for children.

Why Join Us?

• Part of a TES Multi-Academy Trust of the Year 2026 shortlisted Trust.
• National winner of the 2024 MAT Excellence Award for Staff Development.
• A World Class High Performance Learning School with a proven track record of excellence.
• Five additional professional development days every year.
• Personalised professional development pathways and leadership opportunities.
• A staff-led CNR Well-Being Charter that shapes everyday practice.
• A collaborative culture where staff are known, valued and supported.
• State-of-the-art facilities designed to support outstanding teaching and learning.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated Key Stage 2 Teacher who shares our belief that every child can achieve highly.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning, inspire curiosity and ambition, and help children develop the knowledge, skills and character needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
This role would suit an experienced teacher who is looking to further develop their expertise, contribute to a high-performing team and work in a school where professional learning is genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and carers to support pupil development.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and extracurricular opportunities.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive and highly collaborative team.
• Exceptional professional development tailored to individual strengths, interests and career aspirations.
• Opportunities for career progression within an ambitious and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust.
• State-of-the-art facilities including spacious classrooms, a cooking room, nurture provision, a sensory room, outdoor classrooms, a Multi-Use Games Area and a trim trail.
• A leadership team that listens, invests in its people and is committed to helping every member of staff succeed.

About Us

Chorley New Road Primary Academy is proud to be part of Albany Learning Trust, a charitable education trust serving communities across Lancashire through collaborative excellence and a shared commitment to ensuring that every child succeeds.
Albany Learning Trust was recognised nationally with the Staff Development Award at the 2024 MAT Excellence Awards, with judges praising the Trust's exceptional commitment to developing its people and its proactive approach to continuous improvement.
We are also delighted that Albany Learning Trust has been shortlisted for the TES Multi-Academy Trust of the Year Award 2026, recognising the impact of our schools, our investment in people and our commitment to educational excellence.

Our commitment to developing people sits at the heart of everything we do. Through personalised professional development, coaching, collaboration and leadership opportunities, we support staff to continually refine their practice and grow throughout their careers.

Our school has a proud history dating back to the first Horwich Board School in 1896. In September 2018, we moved into our purpose-built, state-of-the-art school building, creating an exceptional environment where children and staff can flourish.

If you are an ambitious and experienced teacher looking for a school where you can continue to develop, contribute to a high-performing team and be part of a culture that genuinely values its people, we would love to hear from you.