Appointment of an Outstanding Teacher KS2


Fixed Term Sept 26 - Dec 26


Salary M1-M6


Required for September 2026


Closes 23.06 2026

Shortlisting 25.06.2026

Interviews 06.07.2026



We are seeking to employ an outstanding, experienced Key Stage 2 teacher. The person employed will have an in-depth knowledge of the primary curriculum and will work with our dedicated team.

The appointed member of staff will be expected to plan and lead with the team and attend parent’s evening and staff meetings.

The successful candidate will be: confident, enthusiastic, dedicated and have been (or have the possibility to be) an outstanding teacher. You will share our vision and values as we prepare children to become life-long learners.


We offer you:

  • The chance to develop your skills as part of our dedicated team
  • A commitment to developing you through in-house support and external CPD
  • Increased leadership opportunities in the future
  • The chance to lead a team and work with our phase leaders.
  • The chance to work with our highly motivated and hardworking children

Qualities you require include:

  • A positive person with a can-do attitude
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • The joy of being with children
  • A professional approach when dealing with all stakeholders
  • A team player who is highly motivated
  • Flexibility to thrive in a vibrant school
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to use time effectively
  • Individual talent to enhance the work of the whole school and community
  • Sympathetic and supportive of the values of the Christian faith


If you feel that you are the person for us, we encourage you to submit a formal application. The application also allows you to write a supporting statement and this should relate to your professional experiences to exemplify how you meet the criteria of the person specification, but which does not exceed 2 sides of A4.


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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.


The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau and documentation that supports qualifications achieved.

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


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Location

Wroe Street, Swinton, Salford, M27 6PF, United Kingdom

Job ID

3233