Class Teacher
About This Role
Class Teacher
26 hours per week, Monday - Thursday
Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
All Year Round, 52.143 weeks
Appley Bridge All Saints’ Church of England Primary Academy is a small, caring and welcoming school, at the heart of its community.
Our pupils' behaviour is excellent and our families are very supportive. Our children have a passion for learning and want to achieve. Having recently been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom mark, all staff are expected to make good use of our extensive school grounds, forest school, and stunning local environment.
We have an active Friends committee that help raise money throughout the year through various events, some of which are in the evenings and weekends, which staff are required to attend wherever possible.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our friendly and happy school team starting September 2026.
The position is likely to be in Key Stage 2 but this is subject to change, however, experience across the Key Stages is welcomed. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom teacher who is enthusiastic, innovative, highly motivated and able to create a positive learning environment for the children.
Potential candidates for this role are strongly encouraged to visit the school or to contact us for an informal conversation.
What we offer:
A welcoming environment where the children enjoy learning and are positive, cheerful and well-behaved.
A 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
Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
Cycle to work scheme
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 extra curricular activities and wider school life;
Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook;
A commitment to our Christian ethos.
The right candidate will:
Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care, child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership.
Have an innovative and creative approach.
Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff.
Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and students alike.
Have excellent communication skills.
Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 12noon
Proposed Interview date: Wednesday 3rd June 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 part of Cidari Education - 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.
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 Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.