Class Teacher

The opportunity to turn this role into something permanent if it's the right fit for both you and us. More Information can be found at http://www.bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/ Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. 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. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

• A teacher who genuinely loves working with younger children
• Someone who sees behaviour as communication, not just compliance
• A practitioner who is creative, reflective and always looking to improve
• Someone who builds strong relationships with children and families
• A team player who brings energy, ideas and positivity
• Someone who's up for trying things differently - and sometimes getting it wrong along the way
What you'll get in return:
• Children who will make you laugh every single day
• A team that genuinely supports each other (no silos here)
• Leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and development
• The freedom to teach creatively - with trust, Degree
• Qualified Teacher Status
Desirable Qualifications
• Paediatric First Aid
Essential Experience
• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 1
Desirable Experience
• Leadership/knowledge of leading a subject area
  
  CLASS TEACHER- YEAR 1
Not your typical Year 1 teaching role… At Banks St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, we don't do "just another classroom." We are looking for a brilliant Year 1 teacher to join us from September 2026 on a maternity cover basis - with the potential to become permanent for the right person.
• This isn't about filling a gap.
• It's about finding someone who wants to be part of something different.
What makes this role different? This is a Year 1 class where:
• Learning doesn't stay at desks - it moves, explores and breathes
• Outdoor learning is part of the norm, not a bolt-on
• Flexible seating means children make choices about how they learn
• Relationships matter just as much as results
• Creativity is expected - not squeezed in
• You'll be teaching children at one of the most important stages in their school journey - helping them bridge the magic of EYFS into the structure of Key Stage 1.
Our school in three words: Belong. Serve. Succeed. We are a school where:
• Children feel they belong
• They are encouraged to serve others and their community
• And they are supported to succeed in ways that matter