Class Teacher

An opportunity has arisen within our successful and highly skilled team for a teacher to join our school. The job vacancy will be based in key stage 2. The position is a fixed term contract for one year.

Job details

·       Location: Manchester

·       Salary: Main Scale £28,000 - £36,810

·       Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2024

·       Applications Close: Thursday 20th April 2023 at 12pm

·       Start Date: 1st September 2023

·       NQTS Considered: Yes

·       Shortlist: Friday 21st April 2023

·       Interviews: Friday 28th April 2023

We are looking for a qualified teacher who is humble, resilient and enthusiastic to join our teaching staff.

You will:

·       Be committed to working with pupils in an urban setting

·       Believe that teaching is a vocation and be passionate about education

·       Believe strongly that all pupils regardless of their background are capable of reaching their full potential

·       Be excited about learning and achievement across a broad primary curriculum

·       Embrace high expectations of learning and behaviour

·       Be committed to engaging pupils with teaching which produces accelerated pupil progress

·       Possess an unswerving belief in reflection, collaboration, teamwork and feedback

·       Demonstrate outstanding communication and people skills

We can offer:

A rich diverse school. Our school successfully brings together more than 650 pupils from every continent, speaking more than forty different languages, across many different cultures into one happy inclusive community. 

‘The school caters brilliantly for a diverse community and children of all backgrounds, races and religions. It does so with warmth and respect.’ Ofsted January 2018.

A vibrant, warm and welcoming school with a positive inclusive atmosphere, enthusiastic pupils and supportive parents. St Margaret’s is a forward thinking school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted at the last two inspections. Pupil outcomes at the end of key stage 2 are better than national outcomes particularly for disadvantaged pupils. Our pupils are diverse, friendly and enthusiastic. They are full of potential and eager to learn.

A dynamic senior leadership team who will support your career development and empower you to lead and innovate. This provides a great opportunity to play a significant role in a school striving for excellence that is committed to continual school improvement. Leaders are approachable, understanding and willing to listen.

A highly collaborative staff team with a genuine commitment to peer support and excellent continuing professional development, including opportunities for collaborative working across our MTSA partnership of schools.

Visits to schools are encouraged and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 0161 226 2271.

Safeguarding information

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

How to apply - information for applicants

Email your application to: rectuitment@stmargarets.manchester.sch.uk

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.