KS2 Teacher

St Wilfrid's CE Primary School VC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

St Wilfrid's C.E. Primary School is seeking a highly motivated KS2 Teacher to join our happy, well regarded primary. This role is a permanent, full-time position starting 1 January 2027, in Manchester. We emphasise quality first teaching, adaptive methods and child-initiated learning to support every child’s journey.

With a strong leadership team and committed staff, applicants will contribute to safeguarding and fostering a supportive school community where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Experience as KS2 teacher preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS2 with high-quality teaching and learning.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners and foster curiosity.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and the wider school community to support pupils.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all children are upheld.

Skills

KS2 Teacher

Strong practice & impact

Child development

Learning environment

Community links

Safeguarding

Team player

Organized & motivated

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Salary: £34,069 - £52,835 per annum

St Wilfrid's C.E. Primary School is a happy, friendly school with a strong family ethos and strong team commitment to improving the outcomes and aspirations of all our children.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated KS2 Teacher to work in our well regarded, successful school.

At St Wilfrid's Primary School we work hard to ensure we meet the needs of all of our children through quality first teaching, adaptive teaching and child initiated learning.

We want our children to thrive and have the best experiences as they begin their learning journey. We need somebody, as amazing as our children, to work alongside our existing staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and passionate KS2 teacher
• Has a track record which demonstrates consistently strong practice and impact
• Has a passion for ensuring that every child has the best possible start to their education.
• Will develop and resource an aspirational environment that supports the learning, independence and curiosity of every child.
• Is outward facing and committed to establishing strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Has a good understanding of the barriers children from a disadvantaged community may face.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Is a positive and flexible team player who wants to make a difference.
• Is highly organised and motivated.
• Is positive and able to persevere.
• Can remain calm under pressure

We can offer you:

• 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children in our school.
• Strong support for your further professional development.
• A strong forward thinking leadership team.
• Highly motivated, open minded staff and supportive governors.
• Wonderful, happy children who are keen to learn.

St Wilfrid's C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting its pupils, therefore applicants will be subject to stringent safe recruiting procedures. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday, 19th October 2026.

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.