Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Peter’s CE Primary (Rochdale); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School in Rochdale is seeking a Class Teacher (ECTs welcome) to join our hard-working, passionate team. The role supports our two-form entry school in delivering high-quality teaching and ensuring strong pupil progress within a full-time timetable. This temporary post covers maternity leave and starts as soon as possible.

Visits are welcome; contact the school to arrange a visit. Closing date is 4 October 2026 with interviews on 6–7 October 2026.

Job description

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Interview Date: 6th and 7th October 2026

Post: Class Teacher (ECT’s are very welcome to apply)

To start: As soon as possible

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is a two form entry primary school serving the local community. We are well positioned, being just off the M62, which makes us easily accessible from Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas.

Our pupils are outstandingly behaved, motivated and eager to learn and our dedicated, happy staff team is committed to giving them an excellent start in education.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher to join our hard working and passionate team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to St Peter’s Christian ethos
• Is committed and passionate about teaching and inspiring children
• Has evidence of good or outstanding practice
• Is keen to contribute to the wider work and life of the school
• Is motivated, enthusiastic, willing to learn and is evaluative of their own practice
• Has a commitment to maintaining our high standards of behaviour
• Can demonstrate a clear understanding of how to secure good pupil progress
• Enjoys working as part of a committed, hardworking, happy team

We can offer:

• Happy, outstandingly well behaved, friendly children who enjoy coming to school
• A welcoming and inclusive school ethos
• A cheerful, supportive staff team
• A comprehensive, supportive induction programme
• Continued professional development

If you are interested in becoming a teacher at our happy school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit please contact the school on 01706 648195 or send an email to [e-mail]

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, 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 from 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 short-listed candidates and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026 (11:59 pm)

Shortlisting: Monday 5th October 2026

Observation and Interview: Tuesday 6th October 2026 and Wednesday 7th October 2026

This is a temporary contract to cover for maternity leave.