Reception Class Teacher - maternity cover at Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ALCPSL/63293

Location

Preston Road, Alston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3BJ

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Annually (FTE)Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 24th Apr, 2026

Start Date

1st June 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be arranged

Interview Date(s) To be arranged

About this Role

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Reception class teacher to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will have high expectations in all areas of school life and a passion for ensuring the highest possible outcomes for pupils. They will understand the expectations of the early years foundation stage and how fundamental skills start with the youngest pupils.

They will have a strong personal faith or be willing to fully immerse themselves in the Catholic teaching of the school.

Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate newly qualified teacher applications for this post.

The post begins on 1^st June 2026, following a detailed handover from the existing class teacher and EYFS leader.

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School is a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations. It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We are a good school with an outstanding standard of religious education and Catholic life.

This is a full time, temporary position until 23^rd October 2026. Following this date, the post may end or, dependent on the willingness of the candidate, it will continue for two days per week as a job share until 25^th March 2027 - the expected return of the post-holder.

Further information about the school, such as the prospectus and inspection reports, can be found on the website at https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/.

Please telephone the office to arrange a tour of school.