Thank you for considering working at our wonderful school.

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team at St John’s.

Our school motto, 'Love One Another', guides everything we do. We are committed to ensuring our school is a place where children are loved and valued as individuals, and where the talents of all are nurtured and celebrated within a safe, happy and caring environment, so that they can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to make a real difference to our pupils and the wider school community.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated part-time teacher (0.4 FTE) to join our warm and thriving school community. This is a wonderful opportunity for a committed practitioner to work alongside supportive colleagues in a nurturing environment where creativity, kindness and a love of learning are valued and celebrated.

The successful applicant will:
• Uphold and support the Catholic ethos of the school
• Be committed to safeguarding
• Have experience of teaching in KS2
• Be resilient, hard-working and committed to continuously improving their own teaching practice
• Inspire, motivate and challenge children to achieve their full potential
• Have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• Be self-motivated and able to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

In return, we offer:
• Wonderful, well behaved, and hard-working children who enjoy learning
• The opportunity to join a highly motivated, innovative and energetic staff team
• Dedicated, supportive and friendly colleagues
• Full involvement in the life of the school
• The opportunity for further training and development
• Supportive parents and carers
• A committed Governing Board

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school to meet pupils and staff and gain a genuine sense of the welcoming and supportive environment we offer. Mr Mcgrath, Deputy Headteacher, will meet with prospective candidates on Wednesday 20th May and Thursday 21st May at 10:45am. If these times are not suitable, please do contact the school on 01253 883690 or email office@poulton-st-johns.lancs.sch.uk to arrange an alternative visit.

If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you could be the right fit for our school, we would love to hear from you.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th June 2026
Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 8th June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed w/c 15th June 2026

Post Details:
Grade: Teachers’ Pay Range 
Salary: Teachers’ Pay Range
Contract: Fixed Term to 31/8/2027
Hours: 13 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
Required: 1st September 2026