PART TIME TEACHER January 2026
St Matthew’s CE Primary School Little Lever
St Matthew’s CE Primary School
Norris Street
Little Lever
Bolton BL3 1BQ
Hours: 3 Days per Week (Ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31/08/2026
Start Date: Monday 6th January 2026
Salary: T1 - T9 (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)
Closing date: Monday 24th November 2025 - 12 noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 25th November
Observations: Thursday 27th November
Following the observations, successful candidates will be invited to interview.
Interviews: Friday 28th November
The governors, staff and children of St Matthew’s CE (Little Lever) wish to appoint an experienced, outstanding and enthusiastic class teacher, to teach across the school covering leadership and PPA time.
We are looking for someone who shares our school values, with inclusion and equality at the heart of everything they do. The ideal candidate will have a positive outlook, a can-do, problem-solving attitude, and a genuine desire to do their very best for the children in their care. Above all, we want someone who will help our children to “flourish in the fullest way possible.”
The successful candidate will:
* Have high expectations for all children and understand how to ensure outstanding progress.
* Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
* Be willing to participate fully in the wider curricular life of the school.
* Demonstrate commitment and aspiration to excel professionally.
* Be a good listener and team player with the ability to communicate effectively with the whole school community.
* Be passionate about teaching and children’s learning.
* Be determined that all children are inspired to succeed with enjoyment and enthusiasm.
* Uphold the Christian vision of the school.
We can offer:
* A caring, friendly, and welcoming school community.
* Enthusiastic, happy, and well-motivated children who are proud of their school.
* A commitment to supporting our new member of staff with continuing professional development.
* A team of dedicated, hard-working staff.
* A leadership team committed to continuous school improvement.
Completed application packs should be returned to the Headteacher Mr. John. Shawcross by email to office@stmll.bolton.sch.uk
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful candidate is expected to join and maintain a subscription with the DBS Update Service, and two satisfactory references will also be required.
St Matthew’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.