YEAR 5 TEACHER

Lancashire County Council; Colne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Colne invites applications for a Year 5 Teacher on maternity cover. The role requires up-to-date knowledge of the national curriculum and SEND code of practice, with a focus on motivating and supporting every child.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, open to professional development and will participate in safeguarding and DBS checks as part of the recruitment process. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree required with recent CPD.
• Willingness to identify and attend appropriate CPD.
• Ability to plan and deliver an engaging year 5 curriculum.

Skills

Passion for child development

Creative learning approaches

Curriculum planning

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Recent CPD

Willingness to engage CPD

Job description

Location Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7JR (217 on roll). Tel: [phone]. School website: www.sacredheartschoolcolne.co.uk. Summary Year 5 Teacher Maternity Cover.

The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, alongside the Governors of Sacred Heart RC Primary School, are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and creative teacher with an up-to-date knowledge of the national curriculum and the SEND code of practice. This person must be highly motivated, hardworking and committed to their own professional development.

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 864362 or [e-mail].

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree
• Recent and relevant CPD
• Willingness to identify, seek and attend appropriate CPD

Desirable Qualifications

• Organised and effective time management skills
• Enthusiastic and fully committed to playing an active role in every aspect of school life
• Neat, tidy and professional appearance

Essential Experience

• Demonstrate a passion for achieving the very best for every child
• Inspire children through creative and meaningful learning opportunities
• Understand the importance of building up subject-specific skills before applying them in different contexts
• Embrace change and is passionate about planning and delivering an inspiring and engaging curriculum

Desirable Experience

• Proactive in seeking advice and learning from colleagues to further themselves professionally
• Apply consistent positive behavior management strategies that promote our positive ethos and policy
• Work, communicate and deploy other adults effectively to enhance teaching and learning

For an informal discussion please contact: Contact Lisa Stinchon at Sacred Heart RC Primary School - 01282 864362

Proposed Interview Date: 04/11/2026

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.