Class Teacher

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford Council is seeking a motivated and proactive teacher for Light Oaks Infant School. The successful candidate will contribute to a nurturing environment and uphold high educational standards. This role provides opportunities for professional growth within a supportive leadership team, aiming to foster engagement and development in early learners.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Friendly community of children and families

Strong teamwork environment

Innovative and inclusive teaching approaches

Qualifications

• Proactive teacher with a track record of good/outstanding observations.
• Willingness to work across Nursery, Reception, Year 1, and Year 2.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Nurture the development of young children in a happy school environment.
• Create an exceptional learning environment that caters for all learners.
• Support the professional development of colleagues.

Skills

Commitment to nurturing children

High standards of teaching

Collaboration in teamwork

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive teacher to join our happy team who will work to make a significant contribution to our school and our children’s lives.

At Light Oaks Infant School we develop curious, engaged learners with a lifelong love of learning.

We are proud to offer a broad, creative and stimulating curriculum, which gives every child the chance to succeed.

Our roots in the community are deep and built on tolerance, respect and a commitment to all our families.

Previous applicants are welcome to apply.

You will need to:

• Be committed to nurturing our very young children so that they can grow and develop in a happy school environment
• Have the highest standards of teaching and have a track record of good and outstanding observations
• Have a commitment to excellence in attainment and progress
• Apply own knowledge and pedagogy to create an exceptional learning environment that caters for all learners
• Be excited to work in a large team, sharing ideas and resources, to improve outcomes for all pupils
• Be committed to developing own professional development
• Be willing to work in all year groups including Nursery, Reception, Year 1 or Year 2
• Understand the importance of Safeguarding

We can offer:

• A leadership team that will support you in developing you as a first class educator
• Friendly and happy children and families
• A strong team who strive to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning for all
• Innovative and Inclusive approaches to teaching and learning
• Support for your professional development through coaching, networking and high quality learning opportunities in our school and across our cluster of schools

It is important that within your application you provide clear and concise evidence of the quality of your teaching and the impact on children’s learning. This might be in relation to lesson observations, relevant attainment data, progress for the full class or group that you teach or in relation to performance management/appraisal.

Process

Visits to school Monday 9th June 3pm Please phone and book on to the visit in advance; 0161 921 1685

Short listing: 16/06/2025 and 17/06/2025

Observations and interviews: 23/6/25 and 24/6/25 (successful candidates will be required to attend school for both an observation and interview on the same day)

If you would like any additional information please contact the School Office via telephone [phone]

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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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