Class Teacher

KINGSWAY PRIMARY SCHOOL (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INSPIRING LEARNERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST)
Kingsway Park
Urmston
M41 0SP
Headteacher: Miss K Baskeyfield
Tel: 0161 748 1867
Email: kingswayadmin@inspiringlearners.co.uk

CLASS TEACHER - Required from 1st September 2026
MPR
Full Time 1.0 FTE
Permanent

This post is open across all key stages and will be matched to the successful candidate based on the needs of the school, as well as your strengths and experience.

Are you inspired to create child-centred learning opportunities and build a classroom culture where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn - whilst working alongside colleagues as part of a committed, relational and reflective team?

At Kingsway Primary School, we believe that relationships matter, that every child deserves to feel they belong and that great teaching is rooted in careful thinking about children. We are seeking a class teacher who shares our values and wants to thrive in a school community where staff support one another and children are known well.

About Kingsway Primary School

Kingsway is a welcoming and inclusive primary school serving its local community in Urmston. We are proud of our warm, relational ethos, our commitment to equity and adaptive teaching and our belief that learning should be purposeful, engaging and meaningful for all children.

We work hard to be a school where:
Children feel safe to take risks, make mistakes and develop a love of learning
Staff feel listened to, supported and trusted
Collaboration, reflection and professional dialogue are part of everyday practice

Our school values are at the heart of everything we do:

We Care about Togetherness We foster a strong sense of community, where every child and adult feels valued and supported.
We Thrive on Difference We celebrate individuality and believe that diversity enriches our learning experiences.
We are Passionate about Learning We inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
We are Inspired to Grow We empower children and staff to strive for excellence and embrace new challenges.

We are keen to hear from committed, reflective and resilient educational practitioners who share our values, understand the importance of relationships, and want to be an active part of a values-based school family as we move forward together.

The successful candidate will be someone who:
Designs creative, well-structured learning with high expectations for every child, ensuring ambition is never reduced
Uses adaptive teaching thoughtfully to meet the needs of the children in front of them
Takes a relational, child-centred approach, consistently thinking from the child’s perspective
Is aspirational, passionate about education, and proactive in developing strategies to be the best version of themselves at work
Builds strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
Reflects on their practice and is open to learning with and from others
Contributes positively to a team culture built on kindness, trust, mutual support and professionalism
Is flexible, well-organised and able to work effectively as part of a team
Is committed to playing an active role in all aspects of school life
Demonstrates and models the school’s values in their work with all members of the school community
Is an effective, empathetic communicator who values collaboration and partnership

What can we offer you?
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly inclusive, values-based and relational primary school
A school family that is inclusive across mainstream classes and two small specialist classes, where every child is known, supported and valued
A warm, welcoming and committed staff team, including teaching staff, office staff, site staff and lunchtime staff, who work closely together to support children and one another
A committed and supportive governing body who share the school’s values and ambition
A culture which prioritises relationships, belonging and high expectations for all
Professional development opportunities as part of Inspiring Learners Multi-Academy Trust, supporting both individual growth and shared learning across schools
Thoughtful leadership with a focus on staff wellbeing, professional trust and
sustainable practice

You will find more information about our school in the attached letter from our Headteacher and accompanying information specific to this role.

Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children is our highest priority at Kingsway Primary School we work together to move beyond compliance to a culture of excellence in relation to safeguarding. This includes implementing robust Safer Recruitment practices, without exception.

The post-holder will have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding as part of their professional role.

Prior to appointment, all relevant and necessary safeguarding checks (including online checks of publicly available information) will be undertaken. As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search of publicly available information as recommended by Keeping Children Safe in Education. This is to identify any potential safeguarding concerns.

We would like to make clear that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The job description and person specification for this post make clear the safeguarding requirements and responsibilities of the role.

As this post involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020. An Enhanced DBS Check will be required prior to employment. You can find further information about protected and filtered offences at the link provided in the
application pack.

At least two references will be requested before the interview, in line with our safer recruitment procedures.

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 employment checks where applicable. Applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK, as required by UK immigration law. We are unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

This post is subject to a probationary period in line with the school’s policies to ensure continued suitability for the role.

School Visits
Visits to the school are actively encouraged, by appointment. Candidates wishing to arrange a visit should contact Miss L Morgan, Office Administrator, by telephone 0161 748 1867.

Information applicable to the post can be downloaded through the attachments linked to the advertisement.

Closing Date Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 9.00 am
Shortlisting Tuesday 12th May
Interview Date Tuesday 19th May
We look forward to welcoming an application from you!