Class Teacher

Ref: 001505

Class Teacher x 2

Pay scale- M1-M6 (ECT’s welcome to apply)

Full Time

From September 2026.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for two class teachers to join our growing school community. We are seeking to appoint one KS1 teacher and one KS2 teacher to become part of our caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated staff team.

At St. John’s, we are on an exciting and ambitious journey towards becoming a thriving one-form entry school. As part of this transformation, a stunning new two-storey building is currently under development and is due for completion in Summer 2026. This inspiring new space will provide state-of-the-art classrooms designed to nurture creativity, collaboration, and high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.

The new development will also include a fantastic food technology room, giving children exciting opportunities to develop practical life skills and a love of cooking, alongside a beautiful woodland library area designed to inspire reading, imagination, and outdoor learning. These exceptional new facilities reflect our commitment to providing a rich, engaging, and forward-thinking curriculum within a warm and nurturing environment.

As our school continues to grow, we are expanding our team gradually, creating a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of St. John’s.

Are you someone who can offer:

• A desire to ensure every child fulfils their potential
• Excellent subject knowledge of the curriculum across KS1 and KS2
• The ability and drive to generate high levels of attainment/progress
• High expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Creative and inspirational approaches to learning and the curriculum
• Excellent questioning skills
• A commitment to making a positive difference to St. John’s community
• A commitment to personal learning and professional development
• Excitement when faced with a challenge
• Excellent team work with a positive attitude
• Commitment to personal professional development and supporting the development of a professional learning community within our multi-academy trust.

Our school is proud to offer:

• A happy and welcoming Christian environment
• Well behaved children who are a credit to our school and are enthusiastic to learn
• A commitment to quality CPD
• A strong, forward thinking leadership team
• Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues
• An engaged, supportive and effective governing body
• Close and well established links with the local church and community

Working for St. John’s CE, Thornham means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside St. John’s CE, Thornham the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at St. John’s CE, Thornham but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Teachers career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution

St. John’s CE, Thornham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026

Interviews: Friday 5 June 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible.

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.