Classroom Teacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Blackpool, FY3 7DX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

- Qualified Teacher status with degree and/or relevant qualifications

- Evidence of recent professional development in the teaching and support of the curriculum

- Recent experience of teaching in primary school or teacher training school experience

- A thorough working knowledge of National Curriculum

- A working knowledge of strategies and techniques for raising pupil attainment

- The ability to assess and report upon the development, progress and attainment of pupils

- Awareness of health and safety issues and their implementation in the workplace

- Active involvement in recent and relevant INSET/training

- Training in different teaching and learning strategies

- Knowledge and experience of classroom planning procedures • Knowledge and experience of the

- Experience of target setting to raise attainment principles of assessment

- Knowledge and experience of a range of teaching and learning styles and strategies

What the school offers its staff

- An environment where you can be challenged to improve every day in a collaborative working environment

- Bespoke CPD; a sincere desire to develop each and every individual

- Inspirational and outstanding colleagues

- A generous pension scheme

- Access to wellbeing and counselling/GP/legal services for you and your family

- Free car parking; cycle-to-work scheme

- Subsidised catering and free refreshments

Further details about the role

Please provide a separate letter, 3 sides of A4 maximum, detailing your education philosophy, and suitability and experience for the role; this is opposed to the final section of the application form.

Shortlisting will take place following the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted by email and will be invited to a classroom observation on Tuesday 1st December.

Those candidates successful at the observation stage will then be asked to attend an interview on Wednesday 2nd December.

A tour of the school is available on 10th November 2026 at 2pm & 3.30pm, if you wish to book an appointment to attend either of these times, please email us at recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk

Previous unsuccessful candidates need not apply.

Please be advised that Layton Primary School does not inform candidates when they have not been shortlisted. Therefore, if you have not been contacted within five days of the shortlisting date, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Good luck with your application; we look forward to reading it and potentially welcoming you to the team one day!

Commitment to safeguarding

Layton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, a dbs check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. In line with KCSIE 2026, online searches (e.g., social media) may be completed for shortlisted candidates. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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