Bolton
Full Time
£32,916 - £51,048 per annum
Permanent
Expires 22/10/2025
About the Role
Pikes Lane Primary School
Class Teacher with TLR2B (£5, for English
From January Full time and Permanent
Salary Range: T1-T9 £32,916 - £51,048 per annum Main scale Teacher + TLR2B £5,869 per annum
The Headteacher and Governors of Pikes Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, committed class teacher to join our skilled and dedicated teaching team from January 2026.
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is driven to raising achievement and promoting high expectations of our pupils. This post comes with a TLR for the leadership of English across school.
Successful applicants will be able to:
* Engage and inspire pupils and set high expectations
* Show excitement for our curriculum through innovative teaching and working as part of an effective team
* Model strong classroom practice which leads to excellent results and outcomes
* Demonstrate their commitment to the development of practice through response to coaching and mentoring
* Evidence commitment to professional development
* Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adapting to the changing needs of the school
In addition, successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
* Excellent subject knowledge of the Primary English Curriculum and the key conceptual understanding that sits behind the National Curriculum.
* The ability to ensure English is delivered in a highly effective manner across school for all pupils so that they make rapid progress.
* The ability to support staff across school to plan and teach highly effective sequences of lessons that accelerate progress and promote highly positive outcomes for all pupils
What we can offer you;
* The opportunity to join a welcoming and high performing team
* Access to collaborative clusters to support professional development
* A school where staff wellbeing is one of our central aims
* Children who are enthusiastic about school and their learning
* A diverse and vibrant school community
* Support of 1:1 digital technology to maximise learning potential
How to apply:
Applications for this post are by the Bolton Council Application form with a personal statement of not more than 1500 words, detailing how you meet the criteria.
Applications should be emailed to: -
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Walker to arrange an appointment on
Deadline for applications/Shortlisting: Wednesday 22nd October pm
Observations/Interviews: Friday 24th October 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS with check of relevant barred list is therefore required for this post.
* Job Description and Person Specification
* Bolton Council Schools (Teachers) Application Form
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