YEAR 1 TEACHER – CHORLEY AREA

Location

Roll: 239

Information

Are you a passionate and dedicated primary teacher looking for your next opportunity? A welcoming and supportive primary school in the Chorley area is seeking a Year 1 Teacher to join their team from January 2026 until the end of the academic year.

This role has arisen due to a current teacher leaving, and the school is keen to find someone who can continue to provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment for their Year 1 class of 30 pupils.

What we’re looking for:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 1

Strong classroom management and planning skills

A warm and enthusiastic approach to teaching

Commitment to supporting every child’s learning journey

What the school offers:

A friendly and inclusive school community

Supportive leadership and staff team

Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning spaces

Competitive daily rate based on experience

Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

Reed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. 

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Applications are by CV to Lancashire.teaching@reed.com
CV template attached.

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