Class Teacher Year 5

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued professional development

Supportive team

Maternity cover experience

Job summary

Moorfield Primary School in Hazel Grove, Stockport, seeks an inspirational Class Teacher for Year 5 to join our Year 5 team on a fixed-term maternity cover starting 04 January 2027. The post is 32.5 hours, full time, term time.

We welcome an ECT or an experienced teacher who can plan collaboratively, deliver high-quality lessons, and help all learners through creative and practical experiences; salary is on the Main Pay Scale and we offer a supportive, inclusive school community with

Qualifications

• Applicants should have knowledge of the national curriculum and be able to plan collaboratively.
• Excellent knowledge of the national curriculum and a passion for learning through creative, practical and investigative experiences.
• ECTs welcomed; experienced teachers also considered for maternity cover.

Responsibilities

• To work in Year 5 team for up to three terms covering a maternity leave.
• Plan collaboratively and deliver engaging lessons to Year 5 pupils.
• Maximise resources to appeal to all learners and support a nurturing learning environment.

Job description

Moorfield Primary School
Lyndhurst Avenue
Hazel Grove
Stockport
Cheshire
SK7 5HP
Tel: [phone]
moorfield.stockport.sch.uk
0161 483 4521
[e-mail]

Class Teacher Year 5
MPS (£34,069 - £46,940)
32.5 Hours, Full Time
Term Time
Fixed Term covering a maternity leave
Start Date of Post: 04/01/2027
Closing Date: 09/11/2026 9am
Interview Date: wc 09/11/2026

The Governors and Headteacher at Moorfield Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational classroom practitioner to work in our Year 5 team for up to three terms covering a maternity leave. This would be an ideal post for an ECT looking to complete two to three terms of their induction period however, the post is also open to experienced teachers.

The successful candidate will join our hardworking, happy, nurturing and inclusive school and share our commitment to achieving the highest possible standards for all our children and a commitment to working as part of a team. The appropriate person will be able to work and plan collaboratively, have excellent knowledge of the national curriculum and show a passion for learning through creative, practical and investigative experiences. We are looking for an inspirational teacher who adds excitement to the children’s learning, maximising resources to appeal to all learners.

Moorfield is a diverse, inclusive and welcoming school community. Our children enjoy learning and appreciate the nurturing ethos of our school. We have a dedicated hard working team of talented and caring staff and a fully supportive and active governing body.

We can offer:

• A strong, caring ethos where all are valued
• A stimulating and positive working learning environment in a school due to undergo substantial refurbishment
• An inclusive, welcoming and diverse school community with children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A dedicated, caring, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and governors
• A firm commitment to your continued professional development

Salary will be Main Pay Scale and will be determined in relation to the successful candidate’s current salary and experience to date.

Moorfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A link to our schools Safeguarding Policy is here https://www.moorfield.stockport.sch.uk/about-us/policies-procedures
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), a requirement of the DBS Code of Practice (which can be viewed here), as well as other relevant checks with statutory bodies including an online search as part of the due diligence process.

Moorfield is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible and values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

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

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Stockport Council – Valuing Diversity