Teacher (Part Time)

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: 3 days (0.6 FTE)

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (Pro-Rata)

Interview Date: Friday 5^th June 2026

Teacher 0.6 (Maternity Cover)

Lowerplace Primary School is a vibrant and highly ambitious school located in Rochdale (three form entry transitioning to two form). We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join our friendly and supportive team.

The position is based in KS2, starting in September 2026, and is a three day-per-week maternity cover post (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). You will work in close partnership with your job share to plan and deliver the curriculum, monitor pupil progress, and contribute to the wider life of the school. Clear communication and a shared commitment to high standards are key to the success of this role.

You will:

• Be a strong teacher with high expectations of learning and behaviour
• Demonstrate a good understanding of high-quality teaching and learning
• Contribute to the hardworking, dedicated and caring ethos of the school and build positive relations with children, colleagues, parents and governors.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who will love your desire to engage them in their learning.
• A welcoming, friendly and extremely hardworking staff team. We work hard and we enjoy what we do!
• Very supportive parents and governors.

Applicants are informed that this is a temporary contract ending 31^st of August 2027 or when the substantiate post holder resumes their working hours if this is sooner.

Completed applications should be sent to dthorpe@lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 31^st May 2026

Interviews: Friday 5^th June 2026

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to dthorpe@lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 31^st May 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check .

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

This is a temporary contract to cover for maternity leave will end on 31^st August 2027 or sooner if the substantiate role holder returns from maternity leave before that date.