Class Teacher (Year 2) - Maternity Cover

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Moat is seeking a dedicated teacher for KS1 with a QTS qualification to join a collaborative school community in Manchester. The role is fixed-term, full-time, Start date 4th January 2027, and requires commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

The successful candidate will work within a CLIC Co-operative Trust setting, support SEND and EAL learners, and actively engage with parents and colleagues to drive excellent outcomes.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Experience of working with KS1 children.
• Understanding of the Early Years curriculum.
• Ability to adapt to SEND and EAL needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Put children at the heart of all you do and contribute to a positive school culture.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and wider stakeholders to support learners.
• Engage in high-quality continuous professional development.

Skills

KS1 experience

Excellent communication

Education

QTS

Job description

About The Role

• Fixed Term
• Working Hours: Full Time
• Number of Positions: 1
• Qualifications Required: QTS
• Start Date: 4th January 2027
• Salary: £34,068 - £46,939 per annum

About The Candidate

Chorlton Park is a happy and inclusive inner-city school with high aspirations for all our children. We are part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with six other local primary schools.

The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: ‘Together We Make The Difference’ and our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Kindness, Fairness and Empathy underpin everything that we do.

Applications are invited from teachers who:

• Have children at the heart of all they do
• Have experience of working in KS1
• Have a sound understanding of the Early Years curriculum
• Are excellent practitioners who can adapt to meet need, including SEND and EAL
• Are kind
• Have high expectations of the children and of themselves
• Are excellent communicators who are committed to being proactive in working in positive partnership with all stakeholders
• Be willing to involve themselves in, and support, the wider aspects of school life
• Embrace high quality continuous professional development

About Us

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation