Class Teacher for Upper Key Stage 2

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford Council is seeking two talented Upper Key Stage 2 Teachers for Lewis Street Primary School for a fixed-term contract until July 2026. The ideal candidates will be outstanding practitioners committed to fostering a stimulating learning environment. Successful applicants will demonstrate a passion for teaching and the ability to promote school values of excellence, respect, and challenge.

Benefits

Supportive CPD and succession planning

Partnership work with other schools

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary school, focused on Key Stage 2.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.
• Commitment to experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with two Upper Key Stage 2 classes.
• Plan and adapt teaching to meet diverse pupil needs.
• Model excellent teaching and maintain high expectations.

Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

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25.06.2025

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09.08.2025

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Job Description:

2 Upper Key Stage 2 Teachers (Secondment and Maternity Cover)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until July 2026

Required From: September 2025

The Governors, staff and children at Lewis Street Primary School are looking to appoint 2 outstanding practitioners to work with 2 of our Upper Key Stage 2 classes.

All children deserve the very best and we are looking for a professional who has a passion for quality first teaching and learning. W e require a teacher who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with experience of working in a primary school, with a focus on Key Stage 2
• Is able to demonstrate knowledge of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum
• Is able to plan and adapt to meet the needs of all groups of pupils
• Values teamwork and has experience of deploying additional adults to ensure progress
• Is committed and understands the importance of experiential learning
• Has high expectations of themselves and all pupils and places relationships at the core of their practice
• Models excellent teaching and professional standards for the whole school community and that of our partner schools
• Promotes and models the school values of EXCELLENCE; RESPECT; CHALLENGE and SELF-BELIEF
• Promotes and models the school vision including infusing honesty and integrity into all of school life
• Creates a stimulating, supportive, organised, interactive and informative learning environment that encourages each child to achieve his/her full potential
• Is hard working and have enthusiasm, energy and creativity

In return we can offer you:

• Supportive CPD and succession planning and partnership work with Christ Church and Lark Hill Primary Schools
• A friendly school with dedicated and highly skilled staff

If you would like further information about the school, please contact Miss Claire Kinch, Head of School at [emailprotected] .

Lewis Street is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

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

• Closing Date: Friday 27 th June 2025 by 12 noon
• Interview date: Tuesday 8 th July 2025

We thank you for your interest.

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

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