Class Teacher

Classroom Teacher 32.5 Hours per week, Full Time Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 All Year Round - 52 Weeks Initially placed in Reception Class Darwen St James’ is a small Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary Academy, situated in the heart of Darwen. We are seeking to recruit a Class Teacher to work primarily in Reception Class 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. The team at St James’ is dedicated to fulfilling our vision, ''Our Academy delivers a purposeful curriculum through its living Christian faith. We nurture ambition in all our learners in order for them to become positive citizens of Tomorrow''. What we offer A welcoming environment where the children enjoy learning, are positive, cheerful and well behaved. Professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards. Positive relationships with parents and the wider community. Development opportunities within our academies trust and investment in your professional development and future career. A positive working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, and high standards of achievement and behaviour Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements. Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings. Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox Cycle to work scheme Are you An outstanding teacher who can demonstrate that your teaching over time is consistently good or better? An ambitious professional with high aspirations for the children and families with whom you work? A team-player who is also able to work collaboratively and lead in your areas of agreed responsibility? A creative and inspiring teacher with a keen focus on children’s learning, achievement and progress? An energetic individual with the stamina and resilience to commit to our school’s improvement plan, to raise standards and to make an impact on teaching and learning. Have you A deep understanding of how learning occurs? A range of assessment techniques to accelerate pupil progress and attainment and the ability to articulate these? An understanding of the ways in which co-operative learning strategies and independent learning opportunities contribute to embedded learning and progress?