Class Teacher NEW Light Oaks Infant School Posted today Salford £31,650 - £43,607 Expires on 15[...]

Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Salford is looking for a dedicated and proactive teacher to join their team. Candidates must display a commitment to nurturing young learners and maintaining high teaching standards. The position involves working across all year groups, contributing positively to children's education in a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Support from a leadership team

Opportunities for professional development

Innovative teaching approaches

Friendly school environment

Qualifications

• Track record of good and outstanding observations.
• Experience working with all year groups including Nursery and Reception.

Responsibilities

• Nurture young children to grow in a happy learning environment.
• Apply knowledge to create an exceptional learning environment.
• Work in a large team to improve outcomes for pupils.

Skills

Commitment to nurturing children

High standards of teaching

Collaboration in a team

Understanding of Safeguarding

Job description

Headteacher: Miss L Thelwell

NOR: 283

Email: [e-mail]

Website: lightoaksinfantsalford.com

Start Date: 01/09/2025

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.

Requirements:

• 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 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
• Closing date: 15/06/2025 midnight
• Shortlisting: 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 on 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 sponsorship for this position.