Teacher KS1 (maternity cover) NEW Westmorland Primary Posted today Stockport £31,650.00 - £49,0[...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated and passionate KS1 Teacher to join their nurturing environment. This role, covering maternity leave, offers the opportunity to inspire young minds and contribute to a supportive educational setting. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in teaching, with high expectations for student achievement. Training in Makaton will be provided, ensuring you can effectively engage all learners. Join a dynamic team committed to professional development and raising educational standards in the community.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Management

Well-Behaved Students

Outstanding Learning Environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high-quality teaching in KS1.
• Knowledge or willingness to use Makaton in daily teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach in KS1 for the year due to maternity leave cover.
• Inspire children to achieve their best.

Skills

Makaton

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Westmorland Primary School
Westmorland Drive
Brinnington
Stockport
SK5 8HH
Tel: [phone]
https://www.westmorlandprimary.co.uk

Teacher for KS1

Hours of Post: 32.5hrs 1.0 FTE
Contract Type: Fixed term to cover maternity leave
Salary Grade: Teachers Payscale up to UPS3

Start Date of Post: 1st September 2025

Westmorland Primary is a safe and nurturing school, where outstanding teaching and support, aims to inspire all children to ‘Think MORE, be a Westmorland Warrior’. Ofsted has graded it as a good school (July 2023) for children aged 3 11, with a 2.5 intake.

We require an outstanding motivational teacher to join our dynamic and hardworking team.

The successful candidate will teach in KS1 for the year due to a maternity leave cover and should have high expectations of what our children can do. The candidate should have a proven track record of high quality teaching. A knowledge or willingness to use Makaton in daily teaching is advantageous. Training will be provided.

In return we will offer:-
Well behaved children that want to learn
An outstanding learning environment
A supportive management and staff team who do the best for the children
The opportunity to receive professional development and help raise standards of attainment for the children of Brinnington.

Applicants are most welcome to visit the school by appointment with the Headteacher.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the Headteacher; Mr Henderson via the school email address: [e-mail]

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025 at 12noon
Shortlisting Date: Friday 16th May 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

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

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