Class Teacher

Class Teacher 32.5 hours per week, Full time Fixed Year for 1 Year All Year Round, 52.143 weeks Primarily Key Stage 1 Cidari Education, the Local Governing Committee, staff and children of Great Marsden St John's Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit a Class Teacher to work primarily in Key Stage 1 but is subject to change. The ideal candidate will be able to teach all aspects of the primary curriculum and demonstrate good classroom practice. They will be keen to learn, a team player, self-motivated, have high expectations of themselves and others, be child centred and be able to stay positive - even when times are challenging. Why us? We can offer you: Quality teaching and learning; Clear Christian values underpinning school life A professional, happy and enthusiastic staff team; A school well-equipped for education in the 21st century; Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team. Good opportunities for personal and career development. Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox Cycle to work scheme Last, but by no means least, our children. They are amazing young people. Working hard and behaving well is in their DNA. They will want a teacher who is able to build strong relationships with them, know them as individuals, deliver learning which is engaging and always be firm but fair. We are looking to appoint a talented and committed professional with the qualities, skills and drive necessary to fulfil this key role. ECT’s are welcome to apply. Can you offer us: Well-developed teaching skills; A commitment to continuous improvement; Enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability and a positive outlook; Willingness to be involved in extracurricular activities and wider school life; Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook; A commitment to our Christian ethos. Closing date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 12noon Proposed interview date: Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd May 2026 Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates. We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles. Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Ser