CLASS TEACHER

Location

ST MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, SABDEN
Watt Street , Sabden , Clitheroe , BB7 9ED
Tel: 01282 771009
School website: www.stmaryssabden.co.uk
Roll: 67

Information

KS2 Class Teacher, Full Time, required ideally from 1st January 2026 but could wait longer for the ideal candidate.

St Mary’s RC Primary school is a beautiful, small primary school at the heart of the lovely village of Sabden (15 minutes outside of Clitheroe). We currently have 67 children on roll aged between 4 and 11. Our children are amazing, love learning and having fun. They are also polite and well behaved. St Mary’s is part of a Collaboration of two schools and we work closely with Thorneyholme RC Primary in Dunsop Bridge.

This is an exciting time for the two schools as we continue working together to provide the best for our pupils, parents and Staff. St Mary’s is a magical place and an important part of its community. All the Staff are very dedicated to the children and the school and would love to welcome a new team member. The whole school is proud of its Catholic ethos and we really do live our Mission Statement of “With Jesus in our hearts we welcome, we learn, we laugh, we flourish”.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, fun-loving and hardworking Class teacher, to join our happy Catholic school and make a positive contribution to our pupils.  The successful applicant will work in our mixed-age lower KS2 class (Y3 & Y4) and work with and lead the Teaching Assistant to help all pupils reach their potential. The successful applicant will:

Care passionately for all our children, no matter what their barriers are or any challenges they bring into school

Teach exciting and creative lessons

Have high expectations for all learners and ensure children reach their full potential

Safeguard the welfare of the children in school

Build professional relationships with children, staff, parents and outside agencies

Be able to demonstrate relevant experience

We can offer:

Delightful and polite children who want to learn

A warm, friendly school, where children are at the heart of what we do 

Hard working, caring and committed staff in school and across our Collaboration

Supportive parents

Support for teachers who are at an early stage in their career

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.


More Information can be found at http://www.stmaryssabden.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

See attached documents

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

See attached documents

Proposed Interview Date:

28/11/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Candidates are welcome to contact school and arrange a visit before applying for the post.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@st-marys-sabden.lancs.sch.uk

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