Class Teacher

inploi; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Bury is seeking an outstanding class teacher for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role demands a commitment to high educational standards, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills. The school offers a supportive team environment with a strong focus on professional development and well-being. Interested candidates can apply by contacting the School Business Manager or visiting the school's website.

Benefits

Professional development

School well-being charter

Qualifications

• Must be able to engage, motivate, and challenge all pupils.
• Demonstrate excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Commitment to high standards for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate pupils effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practices.
• Collaborate as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Engagement & Motivation

Classroom Management

Creativity

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Start date: 10th November 2025
Contract type: 12 months fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. (Or until the return of the post holder if this is sooner)
Working hours: Full time
Qualifications required: QTS
Salary: M1 M6

The Governors of St Hilda’s wish to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated class teacher to work in our friendly school with a dedicated and supportive team of professionals. We are a Christian school at the heart of the community in Prestwich, with enthusiastic pupils who are eager and ready to learn.

Responsibilities

• Have the ability to engage, motivate and challenge all pupils
• Be able to demonstrate that they are an excellent classroom practitioner
• Be committed to high standards for all pupils
• Be creative, innovative and highly motivated
• Be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Be able to work as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

Support and development

You will be well supported by an outward-looking team of professional staff and we are committed to continued professional development. We have a strong focus on staff well-being and promoting a healthy work-life balance and have our own school wellbeing charter

Visits and how to apply

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs S. Smith, School Business Manager, to arrange this on 0161 798 6227 email [e-mail]. You may also wish to look at our website, www.hildas-ce.co.uk, to help you with your application.

Safeguarding

Employees of St Hilda’s Church of England (VA) Primary School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and ensuring that they are protected from harm.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Application and deadlines

Closing date: 9th October at 12pm
Short listing: 10th October
Observations of teaching & learning and interviews: 16th October

An application form and further details are downloadable from this page and returnable by email to Mr M James, Chair of Governors at [e-mail]

For further information please see the job description and person specification.