We are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join our team in September 2026. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, bringing enthusiasm and a strong commitment to teaching our KS2 pupils. As well as being a creative and highly effective classroom practitioner, the ideal candidate will be a driven and ambitious professional with the vision and skills to contribute to raising standards and achieving excellent outcomes for all learners, while actively supporting and upholding the Catholic ethos of our school.

 We can offer you:

·         A warm, welcoming school family with a strong Catholic ethos.

·         Happy, well-behaved children who love to learn and make you smile daily.

·         A supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing and professional development.

·         Opportunities to work alongside talented, experienced colleagues who will help you grow in your role.

·         A central city location with excellent transport links, local amenities and a strong community spirit.

The joys of working with us:

·         Sharing in the excitement of seeing children thrive academically, socially and spiritually.

·         Being part of a team that celebrates successes big and small.

·         Knowing that your work truly makes a difference every single day.

·         Enjoying a lively, creative atmosphere where no two days are the same!

If you are a passionate, hardworking individual who wants to contribute to our caring and inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Safeguarding

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and  expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment and undergo an enhanced  DBS check. The successful candidate will be appointed under the terms and conditions  of a CES contract which they will be required to sign. The employer will be the Mater  Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust.  

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. 

The school’s safeguarding policies can be found using this link. 

Mater Ecclesiae has adopted Lancashire County Council’s policy Statement on the  Recruitment of Ex-offenders. This is available to all applicants upon request. 

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached

Visits to the school are welcomed and recommended.

Please telephone the office to book one of the following times:. The  school office is closed for Easter until 13th April. If you wish to book a visit for that day then please ring at 8.30am that morning.

Monday 13^th April at 1:30pm

Thursday 16^th April at 1:30pm  

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 22^nd April

Shortlisting: Thursday 23^rd April

Lesson Observations: w/c: 27.05.26

Proposed Interview Date: Friday 1^st May

The role is initially fixed term for one academic year. Should an opportunity arise for this to be extended beyond that date then we will discuss this with you towards the end of your contract.