Class Teacher – Years 5 and 6

Class Teacher – Year 5/6 – 0.6 (plus PPA) 
Fixed Term Contract: 1st September 2025 – 31st August 2026 (initially)

We are seeking to appoint from September 2025 a fixed term, part-time teacher (0.6 plus PPA) to teach in KS2. The job will be 0.4 teaching English and Maths to Y5/6 and also teaching two or more foundation subjects to both Y3/4 and Y5/6. (This is likely to be 4 mornings and 2/4 afternoons). This position is being offered, in the first instance, on a fixed-term basis for one year, due a recent headship appointment, but may be extended.

MPR  (pro rata)

Bolton Primary School is a small, semi-rural primary located in the Eden Valley. We have 60 pupils on roll (2024/5). Our school was successfully inspected by Ofsted in June 2023. We pride ourselves on being a ‘Bolton family’ and on our values which are embedded throughout the school: Caring, Excelling, Enjoying and Inspiring. 

We have happy and respectful children who love coming to school and are keen to learn, along with a dedicated and professional staff team.  Our curriculum is ambitious and planned to meet the needs of our pupils. We are proud of all the enhancements and experiences that are regularly offered.

Our newest team member should possess the following qualities, skills and knowledge:
•    An excellent teacher who has a thorough understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum.
•    A secure understanding of assessment in Key Stage 2 and experience of delivering KS2 SATs.
•    Demonstrate an understanding and experience of teaching a mixed-age class.
•    Excellent subject knowledge and experience in teaching English and Mathematics.
•    Excellent subject knowledge and experience in teaching in at least two Foundation Subjects.
•    The ability to work well as part of our team and willingness to play an active part in the wider life of the school and its community.
•    Have high expectations and reflect our schools’ values through every facet of their role.
•    Be flexible and prepared to adapt within the dynamic life of a small school. 
•    May coordinate a foundation subject (depending on experience)

An application pack can be obtained by request via email to admin@bolton.cumbria.sch.uk 

Only applications submitted on a Westmorland and Furness Council Application Form will be considered.

Completed applications (including a letter of application) should be returned via email to: admin@bolton.cumbria.sch.uk.

Bolton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. 

Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
●    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
●    Childcare disqualification
●    Prohibition from teaching
●    Satisfactory references
●    Suitability to work with children
●    Right to work
●    Medical
●    Online and social media

Candidates are welcome to visit school on the afternoon of Tuesday 17 June 2025
Please book your visit by emailing the school office: admin@bolton.cumbria.sch.uk                                                                                                   Please enter ‘School Visit’ in the subject heading.

Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 19th June 2025 
Shortlisting to be concluded by Monday 20th June with successful applicants notified by the end of the school day Monday 20th June. 
Interviews: w/c 23rd June 2025