Contract Type: These posts are offered on a one-year fixed term contract, with the potential to become permanent based on individual performance and the evolving needs of the school.
Working Hours: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of positions: 3
Qualifications Required: QTS
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: M1-M2 (£32,916 - £34,823

 

We are delighted to offer three exciting Early Career Teacher opportunities to join our caring, ambitious and inclusive school community from September.

We are recruiting:

  • 1 × Key Stage 2 ECT
  • 1 × Key Stage 1 ECT
  • 1 × Early Years ECT

These posts are offered on a one-year fixed term contract, with the potential to become permanent based on individual performance and the evolving needs of the school.

What We Offer ECTs:

  • A supportive and well-structured ECT induction programme
  • A dedicated mentor and induction tutor
  • A school culture rooted in kindness, professionalism and shared responsibility
  • Opportunities to develop your practice within a strong, reflective team
  • A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload

We particularly welcome applications from ECTs who are excited to begin their career in a school where inclusion, teamwork and professional growth truly matter.

Safeguarding Commitment

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process:

  • All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks (including barred list)
  • We will undertake online searches as part of due diligence
  • References will be sought and carefully scrutinised
  • We will explore candidates’ motivation to work with children and their understanding of safeguarding throughout the recruitment process

We are looking for staff who demonstrate a clear commitment to keeping children safe and who uphold professional boundaries at all times.
We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who:
 
  • Are passionate about working with children
  • Have high expectations for all learners
  • Are reflective and open to feedback
  • Value inclusion and understand the importance of adapting teaching to meet need
  • Are committed to being part of a team and contributing positively to school life

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: f.buchanan@irkvalley.manchester.sch.uk
 
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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 enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

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 other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

8406