ECT Class Teacher

ECT Teacher Ref: Oxford Grove Primary School Employer: Bolton Council Location: Shepherd Cross Street Salary: £32,916-£37,101 (Entry Range M1-M3) Working pattern: Full time Area of Responsibility: To be agreed with successful candidate Contract Type: Fixed Term required from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027 (or sooner if available) with the possibility of an extension for a further year Closing Date:
9.00 am on Monday 2nd March 2026 Short listing:
12.00 pm on Monday 2nd March 2026 Job Type: Education school-based: Teacher Interview / Assessment Date: Friday 6th March 2026 ‘Pride in our School, Pride in Ourselves, Pride in Each Other.’ Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street Bolton BL1 3EJ Telephone: 01204 333380 ‘Pupils flourish in this highly ambitious and caring school.

From the early years, children learn how to behave and to take care of each other’ (Graded Outstanding by OFSTED February 2023) ECT Teacher 12 Months Fixed Term Contract to provide additional capacity in school Required from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027 (or sooner if available) with the possibility of an extension for a further year The Governors of our friendly, inclusive primary school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic early career teacher to join our dedicated team of professionals.

We are looking for an exemplary practitioner who will work as part of our teaching team to support our on-going school improvement work, providing extra capacity in school.

We are looking for a teacher who can: support the school in sharing our intent and developing implementation; be committed to working together in partnership with all those involved in the life of the school; provide intelligent and inspirational teaching which secures high levels of pupil progress and attainment and be responsible for impact; work in a fast- paced environment to meet deadlines; have consistently high expectations of themselves and their colleagues.

We can offer: polite, friendly and well-mannered children who respond very well to excellent teaching; an exciting opportunity to work within the ‘ strong team’ ethos of our amazing school , playing an important role in its continuous improvement; a committed and motivated staff team supported by a dedicated Governing Board; an opportunity to excel and further develop the skills required to pursue an ambitious career path, receiving dedicated ECT support from a mentor in school; an excellent, modern working environment in which to work. access to fantastic CPD opportunities, including team teach with outstanding practitioners Shortlisted candidates will be expected to teach a class in school and complete a written assessment as part of the selection process.

You are strongly encouraged to come along and meet us in school prior to application.

Visits to the school are welcome on the following dates: Wednesday 25th February 2026 at
4.00 pm or Friday 27th February 2026 at
8.00 am.

Please contact the school to arrange your visit (Office Manager:

• Mrs Paula Worsley.

Tel: 01204 333380) Application forms and further details are available to download from this site and should be returned once completed to the school office FAO Mrs Worsley officeoxford-grove.bolton.sch.uk The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Supporting Documents

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