Class Teacher

Greenfield Primary (Greenfield); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield Primary School in Saddleworth, near Oldham, invites applications for a Primary Class Teacher. The post starts 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible, with responsibility for leading PE and teaching Year 1. It offers a supportive village setting and a focus on excellence and enjoyment in learning.

We seek an enthusiastic teacher with high expectations, strong early reading/ maths practice and a collaborative approach to school life. Salary is MPS/UPS, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Has high expectations of every child and creates a happy, inclusive classroom.
• Understands how young children learn, with strong practice in early reading, writing and mathematics.
• Uses assessment thoughtfully to adapt teaching and meet pupils’ needs.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Works collaboratively and contributes to the wider life of the school.
• Has the enthusiasm and subject knowledge to lead PE across the school.

Responsibilities

• Initially teaching a Year 1 class.
• Lead PE across the school, building on existing achievements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and share resources.

Skills

High expectations

Early reading

Assessment for learning

Relationships with families

Collaborative teamwork

PE leadership

Job description

Ref: 001842

Primary Class Teacher

Full time Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience
Start date: 1st January 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Initially teaching Year 1, with responsibility for leading PE (No TLR is attached to this post)

Are you a talented primary teacher who wants to be part of a welcoming village school, where children are known as individuals and staff work closely together?

Greenfield Primary School is nestled in the Pennines in Saddleworth, at the heart of a supportive local community. Our children enjoy coming to school, our parents are engaged and supportive, and our experienced staff are committed to providing excellence and enjoyment for all.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join our team, initially teaching a Year 1 class. You will work alongside an experienced Year 1 colleague, sharing ideas, planning and resources to provide a strong start to our children’s education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations of every child and creates a happy, inclusive classroom.
• Understands how young children learn, with strong practice in early reading, writing and mathematics.
• Uses assessment thoughtfully to adapt teaching and meet pupils’ needs.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Works collaboratively and contributes to the wider life of the school.
• Has the enthusiasm and subject knowledge to lead PE across the school.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading PE, building on our Platinum School Games Mark and our commitment to helping all children enjoy physical activity, participate in sport and develop healthy habits.

What we can offer:

• Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and taking part in school life.
• A caring, experienced team who share their expertise and support one another.
• Leaders who value professional dialogue, staff development and a manageable workload.
• Opportunities to develop your teaching and subject leadership.
• A strong commitment to personal development, enrichment and inclusion.
• A modern school building, opened in September 2019, in a beautiful village setting.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Ben Storey, Headteacher, on 0161 770 5525.

School: Greenfield Primary School, Shaw Street, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7AA
Closing Date: Friday 27 November 2026 at 12pm
Shortlisting: Monday 30 November 2026
Interviews: Friday 4 December 2026

Safeguarding:

Greenfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect every member of staff to uphold this commitment, follow our safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.

This role involves regulated activity with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and all required pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check and verification of teaching eligibility. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the rules protecting certain spent convictions and cautions from disclosure. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working in regulated activity with children.

Our current Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found here: Greenfield Primary School - Safeguarding

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Right To Work
• Job Description & Person Specification