Class Teacher Year 1

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Temporary contract Maternity Leave

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Interview Date: TBC

Inspirational and Outstanding Teacher needed for Year 1 Class from May 2026

The Headteacher and Governors are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join Holy Trinity’s committed Key Stage 1 team. This will be a temporary position covering Maternity Leave in the Year 1 class. We are looking for a class teacher who can lead, motivate and inspire pupils whilst maintaining effective provision and high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievements and progress.

As a Year 1 class Teacher, the postholder would have;

• A proven record of outstanding teaching and experience in KS1, demonstrating creativity, initiative and excellent organisation skills
• Must have sound experience in delivering Phonics whole class teaching, preferably in a Year 1 classroom
• The ability to further develop and enhance the high standards of teaching and learning
• High expectations for the achievement of every child and member of the staff team
• Excellent knowledge of assessment and pupil progress and the use of data to enhance pupil progress and maintain the highest possible standards
• The ability to work co-operatively, flexibly and effectively
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• A willingness to offer an extra-curricular activity would be desirable

In return we offer the successful candidate;

• An exciting and challenging professional opportunity
• A dedicated, hardworking and highly skilled team of teachers and support staff
• Committed and supportive Governors
• A strong, effective and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• An inclusive school with happy, well behaved children with an enthusiasm and energy for learning
• Support and commitment to your continuous professional development
• The opportunity to utilise your curricular strengths

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach a lesson and attend an interview.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@holytrinityce.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Friday 27^th February 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

This is a temporary contract to cover for maternity leave/sickness absence/pending a restructure and will end on May 2027.