KS1 TEACHER (Maternity cover)

Location

BICKERSTAFFE VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Hall Lane , Bickerstaffe , Ormskirk , L39 0EH
Tel: 01695 722957
School website: www.bickerstaffe.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 91

Information

Job Advertisement: KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)

Class: Mixed Age (Year 1/Year 2)

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Bickerstaffe CE School & Nursery is a small, friendly, and nurturing primary school where every child is valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS1 Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave from January 2026.

This role is to teach a mixed-age Year 1/2 class, working closely with our supportive staff team to provide high-quality learning experiences within a caring Christian ethos.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

A degree-level qualification relevant to teaching.

Evidence of recent, relevant professional development (particularly in KS1 or early primary practice).

Desirable Qualifications

Experience of teaching in a mixed-age KS1 class.

Experience of teaching in a small school setting.

Familiarity with systematic phonics teaching (RWI).

Experience of teaching in a Church of England school

Essential Experience

Teaching in Key Stage 1 with evidence of positive impact on pupil progress and planning.

Experience of differentiating learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including SEND and more able.

Experience of classroom management and maintaining a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Experience of using formative and summative assessment effectively.

Desirable Experience

Training in safeguarding, first aid, or behaviour management beyond statutory requirements.

Proposed Interview Date:

07/11/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact school

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Return forms to the Headteacher at the School

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.