St. Matthew's CE & Brunel Nursery
Withers Street
Blackburn
BB1 1DF
Job Title: Class Teacher (Year 1)
Grade/Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract Type: Temporary for 1 year
Contract Terms: Full Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
Required From: Tuesday, 1st September 2026
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, energetic and committed class teacher to join our school team.
We are looking for a primary practitioner who:
- Is passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children and families
- Is committed to raising standards and developing the potential of all children in an inclusive environment
- Displays enthusiasm, initiative, energy and drive
- Demonstrates strong teaching skills within a Key Stage 1/EYFS setting
- Is interested in further developing their understanding of how children learn
- Is driven by the desire to be the best teacher they can be!
We can offer:
- Wonderful, enthusiastic, well-behaved children!
- A friendly, committed and talented staff team
- A supportive, dynamic senior leadership team
- An inclusive, multi-cultural and caring school ethos
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- An attractive, pleasant working environment
- A commitment to your professional development
This post is suitable for both experienced and Early Career Teachers.
Visits to our school are welcome and warmly encouraged. Please contact Julian Rogers (Headteacher) to arrange an appointment via [email protected].
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026, with shortlisted candidates informed by 5pm; interviews will be held on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June 2026.
Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 12pm on the closing date shown above, via [email protected].
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This 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 and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
