Year 6 Classroom Lead – Long-Term, Manchester

GSL Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Manchester is seeking a Year 6 Teacher for a friendly one-form-entry primary school. The role starts in November 2026 and offers a long-term, full-time contract with the opportunity to lead a Year 6 class through KS2 and prepare students for SATs.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, have upper KS2 experience, strong literacy and numeracy expertise, and solid behaviour management. A fully enhanced DBS and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• ECT induction completed; role is not suitable for current ECTs.
• Experience teaching upper KS2, ideally Year 5 or Year 6.
• Experience preparing pupils for KS2 SATs is desirable.
• Strong knowledge in reading, writing and maths.
• Confident behaviour management and classroom organisation.
• Available to start in November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum for Year 6.
• Teach reading, writing, maths and the wider curriculum, aiming for end of KS2 expectations.
• Prepare pupils for KS2 SATs using assessments to identify gaps and target support.
• Assess pupil progress, keep accurate records and report to parents/carers.
• Manage classroom behaviour and routines using positive, consistent strategies.
• Support pupils with SEND through adaptive teaching with the SENCO and TAs.
• Support pupils' transition to secondary school, building independence and confidence.
• Work closely with the KS2 team on planning and moderation.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Maths

Behaviour management

Classroom organisation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

ECT induction completed

Job description

GSL Education in Manchester is seeking a Year 6 Teacher for a friendly one-form-entry primary school. The role starts in November 2026 and offers a long-term, full-time contract with the opportunity to lead a Year 6 class through KS2 and prepare students for SATs.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, have upper KS2 experience, strong literacy and numeracy expertise, and solid behaviour management. A fully enhanced DBS and two references are required.