ACCRINGTON ST JOHN WITH ST AUGUSTINE COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Primary Voluntary aided

Maudsley Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 6AD

PAY SCALE: Main Scale - TEACHERS PAY RANGE

No on Role: 205

FROM: 05/01/2026 (or as soon as possible)

Permanent (Full time)

CLOSING DATE: Monday 15^th September 2025 12pm.

SHORTLISTING:  Monday 15^th September 2025 1pm.

INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 29^th September 2025 (TBC).

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated class teacher to join our hardworking, caring team at this successful primary school. We are looking for a Year 6 teacher who:

• has experience of teaching Key Stage 2 with good knowledge of expectations of end of Key Stage 2 Statutory Assessments
• is creative and motivated and is committed to high standards for all children
• is able to demonstrate that they are a highly effective classroom practitioner
• has excellent behaviour management skills
• has good interpersonal skills and is able to work as part of a team.
• has a good understanding of Safeguarding procedures

We can offer you:

• a warm and welcoming school
• the opportunity to work with a supportive and friendly team,
• excellent professional development opportunities
• a team which highly values dedicated, effective practice

Please note: CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form from the school office or attached to this page. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Level 2 Safeguarding Training

Desirable Qualifications

See Person Specification (attached to the webpage and can also be collected from the school office)

Essential Experience

• Key Stage 2 teaching experience.
• Carrying out mid-year and end of year assessments for Key Stage 2 tests.
• Having experience of leading a core subject.

Desirable Experience

• Has extensive experience of teaching within Year 5 or 6.

Informal discussion

• Potential candidates are welcome to come and look round the school and speak to the headteacher. Please ring the school office to speak to our friendly office staff who will arrange this visit for you. 01254 392717.

Form to be collected from and returned to: bursar@st-john-augustine.lancs.sch.uk

or

The school office

C/O: Mrs Ainsworth, School Business Manager

St John with St Augustine CE Primary School

Maudsley Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB56AD. 

Contact Officer: Jackie Ainsworth (School Business Manager)

01254 392717