Primary Teacher (MPS/ECT) Maternity Cover
Pendle Primary Academy, Nelson, North West
MPS
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About the job
Person Specification: Primary Teacher (MPS/ECT)
Qualifications and Attainments
Qualified Teacher with QTS Essential
A degree or advanced qualification Essential
Training, Experience and Knowledge
Successful teaching experience in a primary setting Essential
Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum Essential
Demonstrate a student centred approach to teaching, including an appreciation of
inclusive provision and practices Essential
Ability to implement creative strategies for raising attainment in literacy and numeracy Essential
Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing pupil’s work Essential
Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate effective links between home and school Essential
Personal Skills and Attitudes
Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic Essential
Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity, customer service and quality assurance Essential
Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills Essential
Be a team player Essential
Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach Essential Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and take responsibility for own professional development Essential
Suitability to work with children and young people Essential
Ability to use ILT in classroom delivery, including interactive whiteboard technology Essential
About Pendle Primary Academy
- Type of school
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 415 (room for 420)
- Free school meals
- 30.6% of pupils
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Address
- Walter Street, Nelson, BB9 5AW
Ofsted report card, inspected 25 November 2025
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
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