Teacher

Dowson Primary Academy; Hyde; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme provided

Cycle to Work Scheme

Octopus EV Scheme

Job summary

Dowson Primary Academy in Hyde is seeking a full-time Year 1 teacher to cover maternity leave on a temporary contract from 1 February 2027 until February half term 2028. The post is based at Marlborough Road, Hyde, and offers a supportive school with a strong recent Ofsted.

You will join a welcoming, two-form entry school and contribute to an ambitious curriculum and positive outcomes for children. The role includes opportunities for professional development, a pension scheme and staff benefits.

Job description

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Ref ELTNOV2601

Working Hours: Full time

Salary Scale Range: Main Scale

Contract Type: Temporary

Start Date: February 1st 2027

Location: Dowson Primary Academy, Marlborough Road, Hyde, SK14 5HU

About us

We are a large, two-form entry school with a strong recent Ofsted inspection (July 2026).

We can offer:

• A happy, friendly school with an aspirational ethos and highly dedicated staff
• A chance to inspire the children of our community to make a positive difference to tomorrow’s world
• An opportunity to maximise your professional development

About the role

We are seeking a full-time class teacher for a Year 1 class to cover a maternity leave for a year on a temporary contract until the post holder returns. The contract will begin on February 1st 2027 and end at February half term in 2028.

What we are looking for

• Are you an enthusiastic, passionate, innovative and hard-working team player who is committed to achieving personal and academic excellence?
• Do you want the challenge of joining a school delivering an inspirational curriculum with a strong set of values and principles upon which it is delivered?
• If you are an exemplary practitioner who is dedicated to creating an extraordinary generation for the future, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Can you demonstrate that you:

• Have a proven track record of delivering high quality teaching and learning with classes of children, securing positive outcomes and managing behaviour well?
• Are a reflective, self-driven and motivated learner who is committed to their own continued professional development and improvement in your practice?
• Are a practitioner who keeps children’s achievement and well-being at the heart of all they do?

What we can offer

Membership of relevant pension scheme

Opportunities for development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Cycle to Work Scheme

Octopus EV Scheme