Primary Teacher

GSL Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Manchester is seeking a Year 6 Teacher for a friendly one-form-entry primary school. The role starts in November 2026 and offers a long-term, full-time contract with the opportunity to lead a Year 6 class through KS2 and prepare students for SATs.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, have upper KS2 experience, strong literacy and numeracy expertise, and solid behaviour management. A fully enhanced DBS and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• ECT induction completed; role is not suitable for current ECTs.
• Experience teaching upper KS2, ideally Year 5 or Year 6.
• Experience preparing pupils for KS2 SATs is desirable.
• Strong knowledge in reading, writing and maths.
• Confident behaviour management and classroom organisation.
• Available to start in November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum for Year 6.
• Teach reading, writing, maths and the wider curriculum, aiming for end of KS2 expectations.
• Prepare pupils for KS2 SATs using assessments to identify gaps and target support.
• Assess pupil progress, keep accurate records and report to parents/carers.
• Manage classroom behaviour and routines using positive, consistent strategies.
• Support pupils with SEND through adaptive teaching with the SENCO and TAs.
• Support pupils' transition to secondary school, building independence and confidence.
• Work closely with the KS2 team on planning and moderation.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Maths

Behaviour management

Classroom organisation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

ECT induction completed

Job description

Year 6 Teacher - Manchester

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary: Paid to scale: M1-M6 pay scale (daily rate is annual salary divided by 195 days)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: November 2026

We are recruiting a Year 6 Teacher for a lovely one form entry primary school in Manchester, starting in November 2026. The school has an exceptional senior leadership team who will inspire you and give you the support and trust to excel in your own classroom. This role suits a fully qualified teacher who has completed their ECT induction and wants a settled, long-term class, taking Year 6 pupils through to the end of KS2 and their transition to secondary school.

About the School:

• Welcoming one form entry primary school
• Exceptional senior leadership team who inspire staff and enable every teacher to excel
• A long-term post with a class you can make your own

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum for Year 6
• Teach reading, writing, maths and the wider curriculum, building towards end of KS2 expectations
• Prepare pupils for KS2 SATs, using assessment to identify gaps and target support
• Assess pupil progress, keep accurate records and report to parents/carers
• Manage classroom behaviour and routines using positive, consistent strategies
• Support pupils with SEND through adaptive teaching, working with the SENCO and teaching assistants
• Support pupils' transition to secondary school, building independence and confidence
• Work closely with the KS2 team on planning and moderation
• Follow school safeguarding procedures at all times

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential
• ECT induction completed (this role is not suitable for ECTs)
• Experience teaching in upper KS2 in a primary school, ideally Year 5 or Year 6
• Experience preparing pupils for KS2 SATs is desirable
• Strong subject knowledge, particularly in reading, writing and maths
• Confident behaviour management and classroom organisation
• Available to start in November 2026

A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.