Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover 7.5 months)
M1 M6
(Required 1st September 2025 - 19th April 2026)
Eagley Junior School is a happy and welcoming two-form entry Junior School in Bromley Cross, Bolton. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our school community in order to nurture happy and ambitious learners. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to fostering a love of learning in their pupils, demonstrating creativity and enthusiasm in their teaching approach.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Thrives off nurturing and developing children and is positive, approachable and caring.
2. Champions our character virtues of kindness, curiosity, honesty, positivity, gratitude and bravery in all that they do.
3. Has consistently high expectations of all children’s learning and behaviour.
4. Has high expectations of themselves and works hard, both in and out of the classroom.
5. Works efficiently, can prioritise their time and meet deadlines.
6. Is accurate, has attention to detail and good subject knowledge.
7. Is self-reflective and able to respond positively to feedback.
8. Can form and maintain mutually respectful working relationships.
9. Is enthusiastic, professional and friendly.
10. Is able to communicate clearly and has a good sense of humour.
What we can offer you:
1. A supportive and developmental CPD Programme.
2. A hardworking, dedicated, talented and smiley set of colleagues.
3. A dedicated induction day prior to a start date in order to familiarise yourself with school systems, procedures and an opportunity to meet key personnel in school to discuss aspects such as curriculum design and safeguarding.
4. A wellbeing day or equivalent hours over the course of the academic year.
5. Time in-lieu when attending school residential trips.
6. Friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children with excellent behaviour.
7. A supportive and forward-thinking staff team.
8. An innovative school with a broad and balanced curriculum.
9. Staff with high expectations of behaviour, learning and personal development.
10. Supportive trustees, families and wider school community.
11. An excellent opportunity to influence and shape the future of our school, staff and pupils.
12. A school site that provides a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities.
The Junior Leadership Team would like our new member of staff to:
1. Have high expectations of us and our learning.
2. Help and support us in a caring and smiley way.
3. Create fun and engaging lessons making use of our curriculum booklets, knowledge organisers, trips and visitors.
4. Use technology to make learning easier and more enjoyable.
5. Help us understand our feelings better through the Zones of Regulation.
6. Build strong connections with our families and community to show how great our school is.
7. Be kind.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
Please note that under the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 it is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, or accept or do any work in a regulated position.
Where you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
Application Process
Informal pre-application visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, ideally during the school day. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Jenna Proctor, either by email: proctorj@eagley-junior.bolton.sch.uk or by telephone 01204 333708, to arrange a visit.
Applications should be emailed to our School Business Manager at proctorj@eagley-junior.bolton.sch.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April - 12pm
Short Listing: Thursday 24th April & Friday 25th April
Classroom observations: Wednesday 30th April or Thursday 1st May
Interview/Tasks: Friday 2nd May
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