Teacher

Vale View Primary; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale View Primary School in Stockport invites applications for an enthusiastic and effective class teacher. The successful candidate will have experience in a primary setting with a strong grasp of the National Curriculum and SEND Code of Practice, and will work with a caring team to support children’s learning and social development.

The school is committed to developing staff and offers opportunities for CPD within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary school.
• Good knowledge of the National Curriculum and SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Commitment to after school clubs and the broader curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and social development with high-quality learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with a caring, dedicated team.

Skills

Classroom practitioner

National Curriculum

Behaviour management

Relationships with students

SEND Code of Practice

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Teamwork

Communication with parents & agencies

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Vale View Primary School
Mill Lane
North Reddish
Stockport
SK5 6TP
Tel: [phone]

Teacher
MPS
32.5 Hours, Full Time
Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: Sunday 1st November 2026 11:59pm
Interview Date: 5th November 2026

Vale View Primary School currently has an exciting opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic and effective class teacher. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a primary school, and a good knowledge of the National Curriculum and SEND Code of Practice. You will work with our caring and dedicated team to support children’s learning and social development by providing high quality learning opportunities and care.

Vale View Primary is a larger than average school situated at the heart of the local community. Our vision is to work with our families to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We do this by ensuring children have access to a wide range of experiences through a broad and rich curriculum. We are a fully inclusive school with a resource base provision which provides bespoke learning opportunities for 24 children.

We are committed to developing our staff team and providing opportunities for self-development and career progression. You will work with a highly committed and experienced team to build on and develop the success of the school.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for learning and is committed to our school values.

About you

• You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, with a child centred vision of education, who is able to engage and enthuse children in their learning
• You will have a good working knowledge of the National Curriculum
• You will have high expectations, excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to establish positive adult-pupil relationships
• You will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and have experience of working to support children who have special educational needs
• You will have excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• You will be committed, motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
• You will enjoy working as part of a team
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with parents, staff and outside agencies
• You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding
• Have a commitment to after school clubs and activities and the broader curriculum

About us:

• Our pupils are enthusiastic and are proud of their school
• We have a highly committed team of professionals who support each other
• We offer an excellent working environment and high-quality resources
• We provide opportunities to take part in high quality CPD and work with colleagues from beyond our school
• The support of a committed and experienced Local Governing Body

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated and friendly team. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; if you would like to come and meet us, please contact the School Business Manager, Ms Tessa Chesworth for further information.

Email: [e-mail]

Vale View 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.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Privacy Notice

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Supporting Documents

Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form