Teacher

Broadoak Primary (Swinton); Roe Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding school

Professional development

Job summary

Broadoak Primary School in Salford is seeking a Class Teacher for EYFS to cover maternity leave on a fixed-term basis from 1 January 2027. The successful candidate will teach in one of our Reception classes, joining a dedicated staff team and upholding the school’s high standards of achievement and pastoral care.

The post offers the opportunity to work in an Ofsted graded ‘outstanding’ school with strong professional development, including Early Careers induction where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Is an excellent classroom teacher with high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour.
• Has a desire to uphold and actively promote the school’s vision and values.
• Has excellent subject knowledge.
• Is professional, self-motivated and an excellent communicator, who works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Successfully work in a year group team.
• Plan learning that is exciting and engaging and develops a life-long love of learning.
• Enthuse and motivate children to learn and progress to their full potential.
• Work successfully as part of a team and be committed to participating in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Excellent classroom teacher

High expectations

Excellent communicator

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Class Teacher EYFS

Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover from 1st January 2027)

The Governors of Broadoak Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, outstanding Class Teacher on a Fixed Term contract to cover for a maternity leave. The successful candidate will work within our dedicated team of staff and will be required to maintain the school’s high standards of academic achievement, alongside excellent pastoral care. This post will be in one of our two Reception classes. (Applications from ECTs or experienced teachers are welcome).

We wish to appoint someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom teacher with high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour

• Has a desire to uphold and actively promote the school’s vision and values
• Has excellent subject knowledge
• Is professional, self-motivated and an excellent communicator, who works well as part of a team

We wish to appoint someone who will:

• Successfully work in a year group team
• Have a passion for planning learning that is exciting and engaging and that allows children to develop a life-long love of learning
• Enthuse and motivate children to learn and progress to their full potential
• Work successfully as part of a team and be committed to participating in all aspects of school life

We can offer you:

• Happy, well-behaved children, with enquiring minds, who are keen to learn
• A warm and friendly working environment where staff work together to nurture the children and ensure that they all reach their full potential
• The opportunity to work in an Ofsted graded ‘outstanding’ school
• A Governor and Leadership Team that is committed to high quality professional development for all staff, including if appropriate access to a strong Early Careers Induction programme

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email [e-mail] or call us on Telephone Number: 0161 794 2326.

Broadoak Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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Supporting Documents

• MPS Job Description
• MPRS Person Specification