Class Teacher

Moston Lane Primary; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Moston Lane Primary School is seeking a Class Teacher to join our welcoming team on a temporary fixed-term contract. The role is full-time and based in Manchester, with the Start Date on 1st January 2027.

The salary ranges from £32,916 to £45,352 per annum, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality teaching and ensuring every child reaches their potential. The successful candidate will have QTS, a solid knowledge of the national curriculum, experience with SEND, and excellent planning,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a general class teacher across the primary phase.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and effective classroom practice.
• Experience working with children with SEND, including adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
• Excellent lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management skills
• The ability to create an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences for primary pupils.
• Plan and assess lessons to meet diverse needs.
• Create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support pupil progress.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

SEND experience

Communication & teamwork

Education

QTS

Job description

Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: QTS

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum

Moston Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Class Teacher to join our supportive and welcoming team.

The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

About the Candidate:

This a wide ranging and demanding post and the successful will be someone special who has:

• Proven experience as a general class teacher across the primary phase
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and effective classroom practice
• Experience working with children with SEND, including adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
• Excellent lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management skills
• The ability to create an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

We are looking for someone who is caring, organised, and motivated, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents alike.

In return, we can offer you:

• A friendly, enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive team of staff and Governors
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils
• Opportunities for professional development
• A positive and inclusive school environment
• A school committed to being "the best you can be"

If you are a committed teacher with the skills and experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you

Shortlisting will take place on the 15th & 16th October 2026. Successfulcandidates will be invited to interview on the 22nd or 23rd October.

As part of the Interview process there will be a written task, formal interview and you will be asked to plan and deliver a 30 minute lesson to a class that will be observed by the panel. Further information will be provided if successful.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.