KS2 Teacher

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a full-time permanent teacher and KS2 Leader for Wharton Primary School starting January 2026 or earlier. The ideal candidate will possess experience in teaching Year 6 and support excellent pupil progress. Join a collaborative environment that values professional growth and fosters a strong commitment to improving children's educational outcomes.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Tailored CPD

Opportunities for middle leadership development

Qualifications

• Seeking a full-time permanent teacher with experience in Year 6 and middle leadership.
• Committed to improvement and student growth.
• Secure knowledge of the curriculum essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 6 and support pupil progress.
• Promote an ethos of continual reflection and improvement.
• Work as part of a team to secure outcomes for all children.

Skills

Loves to teach

Aspirational

Positive attitude

Can do attitude

High expectations for learning and behavior

Motivates and inspires children

Reflective and eager to improve

Promotes growth mindset

Improves life chances of children

Knowledge of the curriculum

Works effectively in a team

Job description

Job Summary

The Governing Board at Wharton is seeking to appoint a full time permanent teacher and KS2 Leader for January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The role is initially teaching in Year 6 and would suit someone who has experience of, or is ready to take on the role of middle leadership. We are looking for a teacher who is experienced in teaching Year 6 and has a proven track record of supporting excellent pupil progress. The successful candidate is an outstanding teacher and/or leader; someone for whom teaching is a joy and who is relentless in securing academic, social and emotional progress for every child in their own class and beyond. Professional growth and effectiveness are important to us, and we are committed to providing opportunities for teachers to be highly effective.

Key Qualifications

• Loves to teach
• Is aspirational
• Is positive
• Has a can do attitude
• Has high expectations for learning and behaviour
• Can motivate & inspire our children
• Is reflective and always looking to improve & learn
• Encourages children and promotes growth mindset
• Is committed to improving the life chances of all our children
• Has a secure knowledge of the curriculum
• Is able to work effectively in a team

What We Offer

• Amazing children who love to learn
• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• An ethos of continual reflection and improvement
• Tailored CPD
• Opportunities to develop as middle leaders
• Being part of The LINK Education Trust, a young academy which offers great opportunities to develop professionally in a supportive and dynamic structure.

Wharton Primary School is part of The Link Education Trust, and is an inclusive, welcoming Primary School where expectations for behaviour and learning are high. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and we expect all other stakeholders to share in this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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