Class Teacher

BROOKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Woodbourne Road
Sale
Cheshire
M33 3SY
Telephone (0161) 973 3758
Email: office@brooklands.trafford.sch.uk
Headteacher Mr J. Beith

CLASS TEACHER - Start Date: 1 September 2026
ECT M1
Permanent

Brooklands Primary School is a dynamic, forward-thinking school with a clear commitment to high expectations and aspirations for every pupil, alongside a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and professional fulfilment. We are seeking to appoint a passionate, dedicated, and creative teacher to join our innovative and supportive team. If you are an enthusiastic practitioner who is eager to make a meaningful difference, we would be delighted to hear from you. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and confident teacher with the skills to achieve excellent academic and personal outcomes for all groups of pupils. You will be committed to high-quality learning and teaching, with the ability to inspire, challenge and nurture every child to achieve their full potential. Brooklands is a warm, welcoming school community where high expectations sit alongside strong pastoral care. Our pupils are a joy to work with and consistently demonstrate our core values of Perseverance, Respect, Honesty, and Friendship. Staff work collaboratively and collegially, creating a culture of mutual support and shared purpose. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer a strong programme of high-quality CPD and wellbeing offer, alongside clear opportunities for career progression and professional growth.

What We Offer:
At Brooklands, we recognise that outstanding teaching comes from a happy, supported and well-developed staff team. As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and workload reduction, we offer:
A Supportive & Collaborative Culture
Wonderful children who are well-behaved, curious and high-achieving learners
Supportive colleagues sharing planning 3-ways, along with teams of Subject Leaders
Staff encouraged to attend their own children's important events (sports days, assemblies, etc.)
A no-emails-outside-school-hours policy to promote work-life blend
Professional development-focused observations - no grading, just growth

Investment in Professional Growth & Development
Fully funded NPQs and other leadership qualifications
Protected weekly leadership time
Distributed, delegated and ethical leadership model with the opportunity to achieve great things
A fair pay policy ensuring non-performance-related pay progression

A Focus on Wellbeing & Workload Reduction
No written marking range of strategies that provide feedback close to the action
Minimal meetings - no briefings, shorter CPD sessions and deep dives replaced with subject reviews
No out-of-hours parent communication
Flexible PPA arrangements, including the option to complete PPA at home
Creative use of tech to reduce workload and improve teaching outcomes (1:1 devices for pupils, latest teaching software, encourage ethical/safe use of AI)

As an Early Career Teacher at Brooklands, you will:
Develop strong teaching practice, supported by high-quality mentoring and coaching
Build the skills and confidence to secure positive academic and personal outcomes for all pupils, including those with SEND
Learn and apply effective inclusive strategies to support a wide range of needs within the classroom
Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and experienced team
Contribute positively to our inclusive, ambitious, and high-achieving school culture
Begin to establish a strong track record of impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing
Communicate effectively with colleagues to share ideas and develop your practice
Support pupils to develop emotional resilience, with guidance, through nurturing and therapeutic approaches

If you are interested in the post please see the job description and person specification alongside this advertisement or visit our website for further details and an application form.

Completed application forms should be sent directly to the school either by post or email marked for the attention of our Business Manager, Julie Miskelly. If you have not received an email to confirm receipt, please contact the school.

Candidate visits are encouraged prior to shortlisting. Please contact jmiskelly@brooklands.trafford.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Brooklands Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of our children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and references will be taken up.

Closing date - Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 12 Noon
Shortlisting - Tuesday 21 April 2026 pm
Interviews - Monday 27 April 2026