Work hard, dream big and never give up.


Responsible For: Year 4 class

Hours: 3 days (18 hours) days to be agreed on appointment

The Headteacher and Governors would like to appoint a proactive, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with experience to join our happy, friendly school.

Our school mission statement is ‘Work hard, dream big and never give up’. We hold very high expectations of our children and staff and believe that everyone, regardless of ability, can achieve.

Although the post is initially fixedterm, there is a strong likelihood that it will become a permanent position.

Professional development is prioritised at our school, and the successful candidate will receive high-quality training to support their role in school.

We are a successful and nurturing school and are lucky to have a very friendly, supportive staff, amazing children and a governing body who work hard with the children to promote our school’s Christian values:

Love, Respect, Friendship, Resilience, Forgiveness and Trust.

We are very proud of our school. Our children are incredibly well-behaved and we strongly recommend a visit prior to your application.

JOB PURPOSE

The successful candidate will:

  • Be an exemplary practitioner, with excellent feedback from other professionals
  • Be prepared to go above and beyond to ensure children receive the highest quality curriculum and learning environment
  • Take great pride in the classroom and ensure it is well-organised and accessible
  • Be able to work reflectively and with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom
  • Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors.
  • Deliver inspiring activities for children which are inclusive and exciting.
  • Be resilient and have a range of strategies to manage behaviour
  • Participate and share in the responsibility for the safeguarding, well-being and behaviour of all the pupils.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history, includes two relevant references and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and will be held on Tuesday 5th May at 3.45pm and Thursday 7th May at 10am.

Please contact the School Business Manager Mrs Nicola Barnes to arrange a visit or for more information about the role.

0161-773-1432 * n.barnes@bury.gov.uk

Please can all application forms be sent to the School Business Manager before midday on Friday 15th May, 2026. Interviews will be held on Monday 18th May, 2026.

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Location

Heywood Road, Prestwich, Bury, M25 2BW, United Kingdom

Job ID

12033