Early Years Class Teacher

Position: Early Years Class teacher

Status: Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Salary: £32,916 42,057 (T1 T5 depending on experience)

Starting date: 2nd September 2026

Hours: Full Time

Would you like to teach in a school where you can really make a difference? Come and join our passionate, inspiring and supportive team at Kearsley West Primary School. We are looking to appoint a class teacher.

Kearsley West is a small, friendly school serving many disadvantaged families. We aim to provide our children with the skills that they will need for the rest of their lives, providing a range of opportunities for their academic and personal development and teaching them how to improve their own learning. We have three main rules: be safe, be happy and be learning. We strive for high standards in everything we do, from manners and behaviour to achievement and independence. In December 2024 the school was graded ‘Good’ in all aspects by Ofsted.

We would welcome applications from someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner; keen to learn and achieve the highest standards
• Can demonstrate a range of positive strategies to engage and motivate pupils
• Is keen to develop relationships with all stakeholders to benefit pupils
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to promoting excellence in every aspect of school life
• Is keen to contribute to the development and implementation of the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Is seeking to develop themselves into the best teacher they can be
• This post is suitable for an early careers teacher or experienced teacher.

We can offer:

• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Well behaved, motivated children who enjoy school and are keen to learn
• Friendly, enthusiastic and professional staff
• High level of commitment and support from staff, parents and governors
• A welcoming and caring environment, where everyone is valued

A visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Caborn, the School Business Manager on 01204 332600 or CabornL@kearsleywest.bolton.sch.uk to arrange a convenient time. Completed application forms should be returned to the school by 12.00 Noon on 15th April with Shortlisting taking place on 16th April. Interviews will be held week beginning 20th April 2025.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Bolton Council is seeking to achieve a workforce representative of our diverse society and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.