KS1 English Lead and Classroom Teacher (Year 2)

Contract type: Full Time & Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2a

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Responsibilities: Classroom Teacher with English and Key Stage One Lead

The Headteacher, Governors and Board of Trustees wish to appoint an ambitious, skilled and dedicated Class Teacher to also lead Key Stage One and English. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to play a central role in driving continued improvement both in our Key Stage One team and across the school as English Lead.

The Key Stage One and English Lead is an excellent classroom practitioner who leads Key Stage One, supporting colleagues and pupils through a strong model of high-quality teaching, particularly in English. They play a central role in driving improvements in early reading, writing and language development, ensuring continuity from Early Years into Key Stage One.

The post-holder will lead the development of English across the school, shaping curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to secure strong outcomes for all pupils. They will build on the school’s established Early Years foundations - underpinned by early intervention and targeted support - and ensure these approaches are embedded and extended effectively into KS1 and beyond.

Our Key Stage One and English Lead will also benefit from protected, regular release time from class in order to focus on their leadership work and see impact in what they do.

Applications are invited from teachers who:

• are highly effective teachers with excellent classroom practice
• have high expectations and aspirations for all
• are innovative and reflective
• are ambitious and ready to take on a leadership role in a small, supportive primary school
• have a commitment to their own professional development
• have experience of teaching in Key Stage One

We can offer you:

• welcoming and enthusiastic children and staff
• excellent CPD opportunities through our Trust and collaboration with other schools
• opportunities to develop your own teaching skills and to make a contribution to whole school priorities
• regular release time from class in order to complete leadership work

Safeguarding

The CLIC Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.

Equality

The CLIC Trust is a Cooperative Trust and does not discriminate on the basis of any individual’s protected characteristics and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. We pride ourselves on being a flexible and inclusive employer. We celebrate difference, embrace diversity and support all our people to thrive at work.

Please return completed application forms by post to the school or by email to the school at: vacancies@danebank.tameside.sch.uk . Please note only applications submitted on the CLIC Trust application form will be considered.

We encourage potential applicants to come and visit our school this can be arranged if requested.

Closing Date: Friday 15^th May 2026, 3pm

Shortlisting: Friday 15^th May 2026 Please note we may undertake shortlisting upon receipt of applications so you may be contacted earlier.

Lesson Observations: Tuesday 19^th and Wednesday 20^th May 2026 followed by re-shortlisting

Interviews: Thursday 21^st May 2026