Upper KS2 Teacher

Permanent position Full time teacher

Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026

Short Listing: Monday 18th May 2026

Interviews: 20th and 21st May 2026

Observation/Task information: Should you be successfully shortlisted you will be required to teach a whole class lesson to the year 6 class either in your current school setting or at North Walkden Primary, focusing on English.

The Governors of North Walkden Primary are looking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic, inspiring teacher to join our school.

The successful candidate will be passionate about children’s learning. They will be able to fire the imagination of children and develop their skills and knowledge. They will have consistently high standards and expectations in all areas of school life and will be committed to a teamwork approach.

We require a Teacher who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Has evidence of having a measurable impact in their class teacher role.
• Has a minimum of 2years experience teaching in KS2.
• Values a teamwork approach.
• Has high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.
• Is committed to raising pupil achievement.
• Has an excellent knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and assessment systems.
• Has QTS

The candidate must have excellent experience/understanding of Upper Key Stage 2. The candidate should also be committed to contributing to the wider life of the school. In return we can offer the opportunity to work as part of a friendly, supportive team who have a strong vision and children who love to learn. The post holder will fulfil the duties as outlined in the class teacher job description

We can offer:

• A happy school with a dedicated staff team.
• A supportive, caring ethos.
• Excellent support from governors, staff, parents/carers and the local community.
• Opportunities for professional development.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence also.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence also.

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