Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Heywood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded primary school in Heywood is looking for an enthusiastic part-time KS2 teacher to support leadership release time. This role requires a commitment to the Teachers' Standards and the ability to provide high-quality teaching across multiple classes. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and able to build strong relationships with students. The school offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a strong commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Supportive colleagues

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards.
• Experience working in a KS2 classroom.
• Reflective about practice and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Teach across two KS2 classes, ensuring high-quality teaching.
• Support leadership release time by providing continuity for pupils.
• Contribute to curriculum development and team activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Ability to build strong relationships

Positivity and consistency

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an enthusiastic, adaptable teacher looking for a rewarding part‑time role in a warm and supportive school community? This is an excellent opportunity to join Our Lady & St Paul’s as we continue our exciting journey of transition, development and growth within the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

We are seeking a flexible, calm and highly motivated KS2 teacher to work 3 days per week, teaching across two KS2 classes. This important role supports leadership release time, ensuring high‑quality teaching and continuity for our pupils. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives on variety, builds strong relationships quickly, and brings positivity and consistency to different classroom environments.

Our Lady & St Paul’s R.C. Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward‑thinking academy with a strong Catholic ethos and a committed, welcoming staff team. Located in Heywood, the school offers excellent transport links to Rochdale, Bury and Manchester, with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to contribute to a vibrant school community, and ready to support our continued growth, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.