KS2 Teacher

FIXED TERM POSITION - FULL TIME TEACHER

KEY STAGE 2

GRADE: Mainscale

To start September 2026

NORTH WALKDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

WHITTLE DRIVE

WORSLEY ROAD NORTH

WALKDEN

MANCHESTER

M28 3QD

0161 9212921

Head teacher - Mrs H. Warburton

The Governors of North Walkden Primary are looking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic, inspiring teacher to join our school.

The successful candidate will be passionate about children’s learning. They will be able to fire the imagination of children and develop their skills and knowledge. They will have consistently high standards and expectations in all areas of school life and will be committed to a teamwork approach.

The candidate must have experience/understanding of Key Stage 2. The candidate should also be committed to contributing to the wider life of the school. In return we can offer the opportunity to work as part of a friendly, supportive team who have a strong vision and children who love to learn.

We require a Teacher who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Has experience of teaching in Key Stage 2.
• Values a teamwork approach.
• Has high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.
• Is committed to raising pupil achievement.
• Has an excellent knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and assessment systems.

In return we can offer the opportunity to work in a vibrant, happy learning environment with a friendly and supportive staff team, along with a commitment to a strong professional development ethos and a caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.

Visits to the school are most welcome and should be arranged by appointment with the school office, please contact Mrs Nolan on 0161 9212921 to arrange.

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 a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence also.

Where you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over 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

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and 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.

Closing Date: Sunday 12^th July 2026 12am.

Shortlisting: Monday 13^th July 2026

Lesson Observations and Interviews: Wednesday 15^th July 2026

Observation/Task information: Should you be successfully shortlisted you will be required to teach a whole class lesson to the year 3 class either in your current school setting or at North Walkden Primary, focusing on English.

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