Job description
Job Title: Teacher Main Pay Scale
Actual Salary: £32916-£45350
Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week
Contract: Maternity Cover October 2026 - July 2027
Start Date: October 2026
We are looking for an excellent teacher who:
Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established at the school, whilst effectively implementing the most current teaching strategies.
has a successful record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.
Has the ability to support and challenge our amazing children, whilst nurturing and meeting their needs and learning behaviours to prepare them for their future learning journey.
Will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school’s Christian and nurturing ethos.
Will be able to lead a curriculum subject across the school.
Will promote collaboration, partnership and meaningful links with all members of our community.
Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and must be a team player who is passionate about teaching.
In return our Trust and its school offers you:
Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.
Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
Strong working partnerships within the Trust
Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
The opportunity to make a difference.
An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
Pension scheme
Wellbeing Day
Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.
Access to Employment Assistance Programme
Access to training opportunities and professional development
Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further please contact recruitment@wheatleylane.epworthtrust.org.uk
All application forms should be made through My New Term and make reference to the job description and person specification.
Closing date: 04/09/2026 9:00 am
Short listing: 04/09/2026
Observations: TBC
Interviews: TBC
The main base for the role will be at Wheatley Lane Methodist School
This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Home | Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 208
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,526
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
- Academy trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9ED
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- Salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,350.00 Annually (FTE)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 9 July 2026
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
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