Class Teacher

Classroom Teacher

16.25 Hours per week, Part Time (2.5 days per week - Wed PM , Thur, Fri)

Fixed Term 31st August 2027

All Year Round - 52.143 weeks

St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.

Guided by our vision:

“The family of St Luke and St Philip’s will ensure excellence is encouraged, minds are opened, diversity is embraced, respect is expected and talents are nurtured under the umbrella of God’s love.”

We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

We are proud of our caring ethos, our committed staff team and our positive relationships with families and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to build on the school’s strengths and lead the next phase of development.

We can offer you:

• Quality teaching and learning;

• Clear Christian values underpinning school life

• Happy, hard working and well behaved children;

• A professional, happy and enthusiastic staff team;

• A school well-equipped for education in the 21st century;

• Motivated and experienced Governing Committee and Central Trust team.

• Teachers' Pension Scheme

• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family

• Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements.

• Terms and conditions are protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions and supported through regular JCNC meetings.

• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox

• Cycle to work scheme

We are looking to appoint a talented and committed professional with the qualities, skills and drive necessary to fulfil this key role.

Can you offer us:

• Well-developed teaching skills;

• A commitment to continuous improvement;

• Enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability and a positive outlook;

• Willingness to be involved in extra curricular activities and wider school life;

• Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive outlook;

• A commitment to our Christian ethos.

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026 at midnight

Proposed interview date: Thursday 9th July 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.