Class Teacher

Buckstones Primary; Shaw; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun learning environment

Enthusiastic children

Supportive staff

Job summary

Buckstones Primary School is seeking a Class Teacher (Key Stage 2) to join our welcoming team on a fixed-term contract to August 2027, with potential extension subject to funding. Start date 1 January 2027. Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding practitioner, committed to high standards for all children, and able to work well in a collaborative team. This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and detailed references for shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• Be an outstanding teacher committed to high standards for all children.
• Be dynamic and engage fully in the life of the school.
• Commitment to their own professional development.
• Able to work as part of a successful team.
• Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Key Stage 2 class.
• Engage in safeguarding and DBS processes.
• Contribute to a collaborative school environment.
• Support school improvement and professional development.

Skills

Outstanding teacher

High standards

Dynamic and engaged

Professional development

Team player

Job description

Ref: 001419

Buckstones Primary School

Class Teacher (Key Stage 2)

Contract: Fixed - August 2027 (with a view to extending subject to funding)

Grade: MPS

Hours: Full time

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Based: Buckstones Primary School Delamere Avenue Shaw Oldham OL2 8HN

Closing Date: Thursday 12 November 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting Date: Friday 13 November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 19 November 2026

Contact for Recruitment: Mr. J. Lynch - 0161 770 5850

Role Overview

The Governors of this successful and welcoming primary school are seeking to appoint a classroom practitioner seeking a full-time post to join our excellent team. The post is initially for a fixed term period up until August 2027, with a view to being extended subject to funding.

The post will be for a Key Stage 2 class teacher. Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

The successful applicant will be:

• an outstanding teacher
• committed to achieving the highest possible standards for all children
• dynamic and willing to engage fully in the life of the school
• committed to their own professional development
• able to work as part of a successful team

School will offer:

• an environment where we believe in making learning fun and engaging
• well behaved and enthusiastic children
• a hardworking, supportive, friendly and dedicated staff team

Buckstones is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to and enhanced DBS check and detailed references will be required should you be shortlisted for the post.

About Buckstones Primary School

Buckstones Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school. We aim to give all our pupils a ‘love of life and learning’ and we encourage and nurture the growth of every individual and their uniqueness, so that all flourish and become all that they can be.

We have 210 pupils and our enthusiastic and dedicated staff provide a well-planned and challenging education to a very high standard.

We have a strong, supportive and effective Governing body and we offer a programme of further training and development in a caring and dedicated working environment.