Year 6 TeacherCouncil

Lower Darwen Primary School
Milking Lane
Lower Darwen
Blackburn
BB3 0RB

Job Title: Year 6 Teacher
Grade/Salary: M3 to UPS3, with temporary TLR3 for 1 year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 32.5 hours, Full Time
Closing Date: Friday, 6th November 2026
Required From: Friday, 1st January 2027

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Unfortunately, this role is unsuitable for ECTs.

Lower Darwen Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced Year 6 Class Teacher with a strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and experience of preparing pupils for SATs.

The successful candidate will be skilled in identifying gaps in learning, delivering targeted support and building pupils’ confidence, while maintaining a broad and engaging curriculum. They will be committed to helping every child achieve their best and feel ready for the transition to secondary school.

The post includes a 1 year temporary TLR for leading maths across the school, working alongside the Teaching and Learning Lead to drive improvements in standards and develop maths teaching, learning and progression.

This is an exciting time to be joining Lower Darwen Primary School and a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, enjoys working collaboratively, and is committed to helping every child thrive.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner
• Has high expectations of behaviour, learning and achievement
• Can build strong, warm relationships with children and colleagues
• Is reflective, organised and keen to develop their practice
• Has strong maths subject knowledge and is keen to support colleagues
• Enjoys being part of a supportive team and contributing to whole-school improvement

We offer:

• A caring, welcoming school community with hardworking, friendly staff
• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school
• Supportive leadership and a strong commitment to professional development
• A temporary TLR and the opportunity to lead maths and help drive standards across the school

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 9am on the closing date shown above, via [email protected]. 

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the office on 01254 55639 to make an appointment.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 6 November, with interview dates still to be confirmed.

Lower Darwen Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to all relevant pre-employment checks including: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (including a check of the children’s barred list), satisfactory references, and eligibility to work in the UK.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.