KS2 Class Teacher

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Professional development

Supportive staff team

Job summary

St Thomas’ CE Primary School in Stockport is recruiting a KS2 Class Teacher on a 32.5-hour contract (MPS, ECTs welcome) to join our friendly, nurturing team. The role includes taking on the KS2 class and leading PE across Key Stage 2.

This permanent post is term-time only with a January 2027 start. We offer a warm, supportive school community, professional development, and a varied, engaging curriculum within a safeguarding-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified KS2 teacher with a passion for inclusive education.
• Ability to deliver high-quality teaching and engage a diverse group of pupils.
• Willingness to lead PE and contribute to the wider curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring KS2 teaching across the curriculum.
• Lead the PE curriculum and coordinate extracurricular sports for KS2.
• Work as part of an innovative, collaborative team to support pupil progress.

Skills

KS2 Teaching

PE Leadership

Team Collaboration

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Thomas’ CE Primary School, Heaton Chapel
Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4QY
0161 432 6809

KS2 Class Teacher
MPS (ECTs welcome to apply)
32.5 hours
Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Permanent
Start Date: January 2027

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisting Date: 5 October 2026 Interview Date: 13 & 14 October 2026

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated KS2 class teacher who will also take on the role of PE lead in KS2.

St Thomas' is a thriving, welcoming, and forward-thinking Church of England primary school. We are incredibly proud of our strong Christian ethos and values, which create a nurture-rich environment where staff and pupils alike can flourish.

• Will you actively support and promote the distinctive Church of England values and ethos of the school?
• Are you an excellent classroom practitioner who delivers inspiring, high-quality teaching?
• Are you committed to inclusive education, driven by the belief that that every child, regardless of their starting point, deserves the opportunity to learn, thrive, and make great progress?
• As PE Lead, will you develop and evaluate our physical education curriculum and extracurricular sporting opportunities, and inspire a love of sport across the Junior school?
• Do you want to work as a member of an innovative and collaborative team with supportive colleagues?
• Do you have a passion for teaching and learning and other interests/talents which you can bring to enrich our wider curriculum?

We can offer:

• Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn;
• A welcoming and inclusive school ethos;
• A clear commitment to professional development of all staff;
• A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team who are committed to providing the best for our children;
• A successful, happy and forward-thinking whole school community

Shortlisted candidates will be invited on a tour of the school as part of the recruitment process.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Privacy Notice

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.