Teacher

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive/School Values

Class Teacher x 2

Hours 1 x Full time/ 1 x 0.4

Salary Scale MPS 1 6 / UPS

Required for: 1^st September 2026

Temporary (initially 1 year)

The Collective Community Trust is responsible for seven primary schools. As a Trust we are committed to providing high quality support services to support all of our schools within the Trust.

An exciting opportunity for a class teacher has arisen to join our team of caring, committed team of professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual to join our school team, based at Ribble Drive Primary School.

Ribble Drive Primary School is a happy, vibrant and inclusive school that is forward-thinking and proud to serve its community. Our children are central to all that we do, and our staff are motivated, friendly and committed to providing nothing but the very best for every child supporting our school motto ‘Be the Best You Can Be’

Governors and senior leaders are looking to appoint a passionate, driven and nurturing teacher.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a proven track record of excellent classroom practice, who are child-centred, and who want to make a positive contribution to our wonderful school.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is committed to developing pupil potential and raising achievement
• Be able to inspire and motivate children to achieve their potential
• Be a strong a team player who works hard
• Be willing to be fully involved in the life of the school and the community
• Be an excellent communicator with creativity and enthusiasm

In return we can offer:

• Well behaved, motivated and happy pupils
• A caring, inclusive ethos
• A committed, dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors
• An inclusive school where every child matters
• The opportunity for professional development
• A school that is committed to nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the staff, children and school community.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school.

Visits are available on:

Thursday 11^th June 4pm

Friday 12^th June 2pm

Monday 15^th June - 10am

To arrange a visit, please contact the main office on 0161 766 6625 or email ribbledrive@bury.gov.uk.

To Apply:

Application form to be returned to: ribbledrive@bury.gov.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 17^th June by 9am

Shortlisting: Wednesday 17th June 2026

Observations and Interviews: Wednesday 24th June 2026