Class Teacher

Meanwood Community Primary; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Meanwood Primary School in Rochdale invites an enthusiastic teacher to join our Year 2 team from January 2027 on a permanent full-time contract. The post will initially be for Year 2 for the rest of this academic year and will be reviewed for next September.

Salary ranges from £32,916 to £51,048. We offer a warm, supportive school ethos, strong professional development, and a collaborative staff team committed to achieving high standards and creating opportunities for every child to thrive

Qualifications

• Embrace and promote the school's ethos and values.
• Excellent practitioner with high expectations of children's achievements.
• Energetic and enthusiastic team player.
• Keen to join a hardworking, friendly staff.
• Sympathetic to the values of a multicultural community.
• Able to form strong partnerships within the school and local community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 2 from January 2027 for the remainder of the academic year.
• Inspire and motivate children to achieve high standards across the curriculum.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and governors to support pupil development.

Job description

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

The Headteacher and Governors of Meanwood Primary school would like to appoint an enthusiastic teacher who has the knowledge and ability to inspire and motivate the children in our school required from January 2027. The post will be in Year 2 for the rest of this academic year and will be reviewed for next September.

Meanwood Primary is a school with a warm and friendly ethos, supportive parents and committed governors. The school is committed to the continuing development of all staff and would be very supportive in developing the career prospects of the successful applicants.

We are looking for someone who:

• Really wants to embrace the school ethos on Making the Difference.
• Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations of children’s achievements and standards in all areas of school life.
• Is energetic and enthusiastic.
• Is keen to join our hardworking, committed and friendly team.
• Would be sympathetic to the values of a school serving a multicultural community.
• Has the ability to form excellent partnerships within our school family and wider community groups.

In return we can offer a school with:

• Friendly, committed and motivated children who love to learn.
• A strong commitment to the professional development of staff.
• A welcoming, caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Informal visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office (01706 648197) to arrange a visit.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.