KS1 Teacher NEW ATC Trust - Achievement Through Collaboration Posted today Blackpool and Fylde [...]

Thames Primary Academy and Nursery is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated Key Stage 1 Classroom Teacher to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.

We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our children, the expertise and dedication of our staff, the support of our parents, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence. The school and nursery classrooms and the outdoor play areas have been modernised and refurbished to an exceptional standard over recent years, offering our children a truly exceptional learning environment which is bright, stimulating and state of the art in terms of technology, innovation and comfort.

At Thames, we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do. Our academy is a place where children flourish and grow because they:

• have a strong sense of belonging
• feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
• follow our positive behaviour aspirations of being ready, responsible and respectful
• are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement
• can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
• have access to an aspirational curriculum that is tailored to meet their needs
• are challenged to work hard, be determined and have a positive attitude
• are motivated to be ambitious and to strive for personal excellence

We offer a curriculum which is broad in content, rich in possibilities, instils a love for learning and a strong grounding in mastering the basics for future success. We promote an ethos of respect and empathy, where diversity is valued and celebrated both within the school and in the wider world. We build strong relationships with children, parents and carers based on trust and mutual respect. We celebrate perseverance, resilience and risk-taking, ensuring children welcome challenges and are not frightened to make mistakes. We strive for all children to leave Thames as independent learners with self-belief and an abiding respect for others.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working with pupils in upper Key Stage 2
• An excellent class teacher who puts the children first, is fully committed to inclusion and continually strives for high standards from themselves and others
• A teacher who will dedicate time to build and develop positive relationships with pupils, families and the wider community
• A creative thinker who makes learning meaningful for all children and particularly those with a variety of barriers to their learning
• A strong, resilient team player with high levels of emotional intelligence, positivity, and a good sense of humour
• A reflective practitioner who is keen to improve their practice recognising that, as adults, we are continuously learning

What we can offer you:

• A commitment to promoting staff wellbeing by providing certainty, fairness, consistency and understanding in the treatment of all employees.
• A supportive staff team and access to instructional coaching to support you in further developing your role.
• A broad range of internal and external CPD opportunities, including leadership pathways and NPQ qualifications.
• A Chromebook for personal and professional use.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) delivered by Simply Health.

Candidates are very welcome to come and visit the school before applying and are warmly encouraged to do so. Please contact the school’s Operations Manager Mrs Baldwin who will arrange your visit.

In your supporting letter please indicate how your skills, experience and beliefs align with ours. Tell us about your experience to date and your strengths. Experience of working in Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and/or 2) is desirable.

To apply, follow the link - Application Link

Closing date: 9am Friday 12th June 2026

Teaching Observations and Interviews: Week commencing 15th June 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale (experience dependant)

Location: Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, South Shore, Blackpool FY4 1EE

Contract type: Full-Time

Contract term: Permanent

Safeguarding Information: AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions. Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.