Teacher - 32.5

St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School; Lydgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anne’s CofE Lydgate Primary School is recruiting a Class Teacher (1.0) on a permanent basis. The post is based at St Anne’s CofE Lydgate Primary School, Cedar Lane, Grasscroft, Saddleworth.

The role is full-time (32.5 hours per week) within the Main Scale M1–M6, starting January 2027, with a closing date of 12 October 2026 at 12 noon. The successful applicant will join an outstanding staff team, contribute to raising standards and support the school’s Christian ethos as part of Forward as One

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the curriculum
• Ability to work well in a team and motivate others
• Ability to contribute to raising standards and evidencing impact
• Inspires a love of learning
• High expectations for themselves and all pupils
• Can contribute to the wider life of our school community
• Committed to upholding the Christian character and vision of the school

Job description

Join our Team as a Class Teacher!

Job title: Class Teacher (1.0)

Contract: Permanent

School:St Anne’s CofE Lydgate Primary School, Cedar Lane, Grasscroft, Saddleworth, OL4 4DS

Directorate:Forward as One CE Multi Academy Trust

Reporting to:Head Teacher

Salary: Main Scale M1 – M6

Hours: 32.5 hours/week, Full-Time

Start Date: January 2027

Closing Date: 12th October 2026 – 12 noon

We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic classroom teacher who has the passion to create wonderful learning opportunities. We are seeking an inspirational classroom teacher to join our forward-thinking, outstanding staff team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team who are determined to ensure each child and adult reaches their full potential.

Are you willing to make a difference?

We are looking for someone who:

1. Is an outstanding classroom practitioner
2. Has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the curriculum
3. Is able to work well in a team and motivate others
4. Is able to contribute to raising standards and evidencing impact
5. Inspires a love of learning
6. Has high expectations for themselves and all pupils
7. Can contribute to the wider life of our school community
8. Is committed to upholding the Christian character and vision of the school.

In return, we can offer:

1. A caring, warm and friendly school
2. A close working team with a desire to improve outcomes for pupils
3. A respected school with a strong Christian Ethos
4. Happy, well-balanced children who are willing to learn
5. Supportive and enthusiastic Governors, Staff and Parents
6. Continuing professional development opportunities
7. Collaboration and partnership with the Forward as One CE MAT trust schools and the professional development flightpath opportunities

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. These can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0161 770 7300.

Safeguarding Statement:

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.