Year 1 Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A warm and inclusive primary school in Stockport is seeking a passionate Year 1 Class Teacher for maternity cover starting January 2026. The role involves creating a nurturing classroom environment and supporting students in their learning journey. Applicants should have a strong commitment to educational excellence and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Committed to upholding the Catholic values of the school.
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge in primary education.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating and engaging classroom for Year 1 students.
• Support pupils in reaching their full potential.

Skills

Passion for teaching and learning in Key Stage 1

Ability to create a nurturing classroom environment

Strong subject knowledge across the primary curriculum

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Start Date: January 2026
Location: Stockport
Salary: MPS1-MPS6 (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Suitable for: ECTs and experienced teachers

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to join a warm, inclusive, and faith-filled school community?
We are a welcoming Catholic primary school in Stockport seeking an enthusiastic Year 1 Class Teacher to join us on a maternity cover from January 2026.

The school is built upon strong Catholic values and offers a nurturing environment where both pupils and educators flourish. With average class sizes, a supportive team, and a shared commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school offers:

• A supportive and welcoming school community rooted in the Catholic ethos
• Average class sizes, enabling focused teaching and personalised support
• A commitment to inclusive education and high-quality learning for all
• Excellent opportunities for professional development

The school delivers a rich and balanced curriculum, including core subjects in RE, English, Maths and Science with foundation subjects of Computing, D&T, French, History, Geography. Driven by an experienced headteacher and strong leadership team, this is an excellent team of staff in which to join offering a friendly, supportive environment where you can thrive.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is committed to upholding the Catholic values of our school (practising Catholic not essential)
• Has a passion for teaching and learning in Key Stage 1
• Can create a nurturing, stimulating classroom environment
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge across the primary curriculum
• Works well as part of a collaborative team and is committed to continuous improvement

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher seeking a strong start to your journey or an experienced practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

To be considered for this role, please call Charlotte on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice

• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College

• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you

• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer