Classroom Teacher

Thorp Primary; Thorp Arch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Thorp Primary School is seeking an outstanding Classroom Teacher to join our one-form entry primary and nursery school, part of The Oak Trust. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, design inclusive curricula, and work as part of a supportive team to raise attainment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding and high classroom standards. We offer a competitive salary on MPS/UPS scales, plus opportunities for professional development, with on-site parking and a forward-thinking school

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engaging, high-quality lessons across primary age groups.
• Ability to build and adapt a curriculum that challenges and supports all learners.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a school team to improve practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create and develop a stimulating, inclusive curriculum responsive to the community.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and class management.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Curriculum design

Behaviour management

Inclusion

Safeguarding

Job description

Role: Classroom Teacher

Location: Thorp Primary School, Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5TY

Hours: Full Time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Employment type: Permanent

Start Date: January 2027

We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher who will bring their expertise and forward thinking, to our thriving, happy school. We are a respected one-form entry primary and nursery school positioned at the heart of our community. We are a school part of The Oak Trust, a Multi Academy Trust which creates an all-through MAT from 3 18 years.

The successful candidates will:

• • Be an excellent classroom practitioner
  • Be imaginative, creative and can use this to build a curriculum that engages and challenges our children
  • Have proven high standards of teaching and learning and is eager to work as part of a team to improve their practice and help every child reach their full potential
  • Have excellent classroom organisation and behavior management skills
  • Have a passion for education and has the ability to inspire and motivate our children
  • Be able to support children, of all abilities, through inclusive practice
  • Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

We can offer:

• An opportunity to work for a ‘Good’ school as rated by Ofsted, committed to excellence.
• An enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive team of leadership and staff
• Friendly children who are eager, love challenge and are ready to learn
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• An inclusive and positive ethos

As well as offering you a competitive salary, we also provide free on-site parking and a range of wellbeing support, including access to employee counselling. Located at the east of Manchester, we are easily accessible through local and regional transport links.

Closing date: noon Thursday 12th November 2026

Thorp Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Disclosure and pre-employment checks. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024’ (para 221).

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