Class Teacher - Year 5

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and committed class teacher to join a dedicated team at a friendly and inclusive school. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and motivate KS2 pupils, ensuring outstanding progress while fostering a love for learning. The ideal candidate will be innovative and collaborative, with a strong commitment to professional development and safeguarding. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages ongoing growth, making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive colleagues

Motivated pupils

Inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching KS2 with a commitment to safeguarding.
• Strong understanding of teaching, learning, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Raise achievement and promote high expectations in pupils.
• Lead Mathematics across the school for the right candidate.

Skills

Safeguarding children

Teaching and assessment

Commitment to inclusion

Collaboration and teamwork

Professional development

Innovative teaching methods

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

The Headteacher and Governors of The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary are seeking to appoint an experienced, committed class teacher to join our skilled and dedicated teaching team from September 2025. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is driven to raising achievement and promoting high expectations of our pupils in KS2. This post comes with the possibility of TLR for the leadership of Mathematics across school for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
2. A practicing Catholic, or person who is able to support and enhance fully the Catholic ethos of the school.
3. Is passionate about making children’s learning exciting and who understands how to ensure outstanding progress
4. Is an outstanding practitioner with clear understanding of and passion for teaching, learning and assessment.
5. Is committed to inclusion for all pupils.
6. Is innovative, creative and forward thinking.
7. Can work with initiative and collaboratively within a team.
8. Has a strong commitment to their own learning and professional development.

We can offer:

1. A friendly and inclusive school.
2. Motivated pupils who are eager to learn.
3. Dedicated hard-working colleagues.
4. A commitment to your ongoing professional development (including future leadership)
5. Supportive governors

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school via email: [emailprotected]

The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 following link for details on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Important Dates:

• Closing date: Friday 9th May 2025 by 4pm
• Shortlisting: Monday 12th May 2025
• Interview, Lesson Observation and Task: Week beginning Monday 19th May 2025

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

Additional Information

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