CLASS TEACHER

Job Details

CLASS TEACHER – Cover a maternity leave in KS1.

• Grade Teachers Pay Range
• Term:
  Full Time
• Employment:
  Temporary until substantive postholder returns; possibility of extension.
• Required From 13/04/2026 to 25/03/2027 or return of substantive postholder.
• Closing Date 13/02/2026.

Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Alder Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6ED

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Roll: 342

Ightenhill is an effective, inclusive large primary school with a fantastic team of staff committed to enabling our diverse school community to be the best they can be. We are looking to recruit a teacher to cover the maternity leave of one of our staff. This position is temporary but may be extended. Our Ofsted inspection in 2023 highlighted the many strengths of our school and our ethos is based on a set of values that underpin life at Ightenhill.

As a Class Teacher, you will work closely with other teachers in a two‑form entry school, using PPA time alongside year group partners. You will be responsible for delivering a well‑sequenced curriculum and supporting children's achievement and behaviour.

• is an excellent teacher with high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour.
• is able to inspire and motivate children to achieve their potential.
• shares the ethos, values and vision of our school.
• is committed to working in partnership with parents, colleagues, governors and the wider community.
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• is a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies.
• has energy and a sense of humour.
• can adapt to the ever‑changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner.

• happy, enthusiastic and hardworking children.
• an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive staff team.
• the opportunity to bring new strengths and qualities to our school.
• a commitment to supporting individual professional development.
• online search for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence.

• Primary teaching qualification.

• Completion of NQT / ECT period.
• First aid training.

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding in schools.

• Working as a class teacher in a primary school setting in KS1.

Proposed interview date:
To Be Announced (TBA).

For an informal discussion please contact the school office on  Applications can be submitted electronically to Mrs D Worthington, School Business Manager. Please note that CVs are not accepted, and that the application form attached must be completed. More information can be found at

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 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 will be dealt with confidentially in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. The Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy from Lancashire County Council is available from the recruiting manager.