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Nursery Class Teacher - maternity cover

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge · Preston · Lancashire

Job description

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery class teacher. The successful candidate will have high expectations in all areas of school life and a passion for ensuring the highest possible outcomes for pupils. They will work within an experienced EYFS team, leading teaching and learning for pupils aged 2 years to 4 years of age.

They will have a strong personal faith or be willing to fully immerse themselves in the Catholic teaching of the school.

The post begins on 1st September 2026 and ends on 25th March 2027, or on the return of the post-holder.

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School is a single form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations. It is an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally. We are a good school with an outstanding provision of religious provision.

This is a full time, temporary position.

Further information about the school, such as the prospectus and inspection reports, can be found on the website at https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/

Please telephone the office to arrange a tour of school and nursery.

Applications must be made through the My New Term website, accessible via through the attached link


The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 1st July.

Interviews will take place during the week beginning 6th July.

Benefits

Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale

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About this school

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
253
Avg teacher salary
£50,470
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.2:1
Academy trust
MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3BJ

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Salary
Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
10 June 2026
Closing date
1 July 2026

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