Year 5 Class Teacher

YEAR 5 CLASS TEACHER

Ref: 202669

Grade: TEACHERS PAY RANGE

Term: Full Time

Perm / Temp: Permanent

Required: From ASAP

Closing Date: 12 noon 13/11/2026

• Job Description (135 KB)


• Person Specification (146 KB)


• DBS Information (36 KB)


• Disclosure & Barring Service Info (38 KB)

Location

BACUP THORN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Cowtoot Lane, Bacup, OL13 8EF

Tel:

School website: www.thorn.lancs.sch.uk

Roll: 242

Information

Thorn Primary school is a happy and caring school, with committed and hardworking pupils, staff and governors. Every child is valued, supported and challenged to achieve their very best. We work well as a team and have a drive to improve learning for pupils. We are passionate about the power of lifelong learning and have ambition for all.

Due to the relocation of one of our teaching staff, the governors and Headteacher of Thorn Primary School are seeking to employ a Year 5 teacher to drive high standards of teaching and learning. ECTs will also be considered for the post.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Is a highly skilled teacher with drive and aspiration.


• Has high expectations of learning achievement and behaviour.


• Is an outstanding practitioner focussed on the children’s learning.


• Is creative and has the ability to inspire children and staff.

We offer:

• A vibrant and forward-thinking team.


• Excellent peer support and professional development.


• A wonderful environment that enriches the curriculum.


• A tremendously spacious site which offers a fabulous environment for our pupils to explore their potential and release it.


• Supportive Headteacher, Governors and staff.

Visits to school

are actively encouraged, please telephone the school to make an appointment. Please note these visits will be within the school day to allow applicants to see how the school works.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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.

Essential Qualifications

• Have a degree in relevant subject.


• Have QTS.


• Experience of working in Key Stage 2 (experience can relate to teaching practice for ECT)


• Relevant safeguarding and child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly.

Essential Experience

• A capable and effective teacher with excellent classroom practice.


• Experience of planning for other adults in the classroom.


• A willingness to take responsibility for an area of school development.


• A commitment to improve current skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop further.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Excellent time management and organisation skills to manage a demanding workload.

Desirable Experience

• Other skills of interest which could be brought to the role

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@thorn.lancs.sch.uk

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+ Is a highly skilled teacher with drive and aspiration.
+ Has high expectations of learning achievement and behaviour.
+ Is an outstanding practitioner focussed on the children’s learning.
+ Is creative and has the ability to inspire children and staff., + Have a degree in relevant subject.
+ Have QTS.
+ Experience of working in Key Stage 2 (experience can relate to teaching practice for ECT)
+ Relevant safeguarding and child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly.

Essential Experience

+ A capable and effective teacher with excellent classroom practice.
+ Experience of planning for other adults in the classroom.
+ A willingness to take responsibility for an area of school development.
+ A commitment to improve current skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop further.
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Excellent time management and organisation skills to manage a demanding workload.

+ A vibrant and forward-thinking team.
+ Excellent peer support and professional development.
+ A wonderful environment that enriches the curriculum.
+ A tremendously spacious site which offers a fabulous environment for our pupils to explore their potential and release it.
+ Supportive Headteacher, Governors and staff.
Visits to school are actively encouraged, please telephone the school to make an appointment. Please note these visits will be within the school day to allow applicants to see how the school works.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.