3 x ECT Teachers
Irk Valley Community School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5XH13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
2 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - One-year fixed term contract, with the potential be become permanent based on individual performance and the evolving needs of the school.
Pay scale
- M1 - M2 depending on ECT Stage
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who We’re Looking For
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
What the school offers its staff
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.
Further information about the job
ECT Teaching Opportunities – KS2, KS1 & Early Years
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.
Please visit our website to find out more about our school and the positive ethos we create.
Visits to the school are welcomed and all visits will be arranged on request, please call the school office to make an appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
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)
• Online searches as part of due diligence will be undertaken
• 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 always uphold professional boundaries.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Irk Valley Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 459 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Irk Valley Community School website
- Email address
- f.buchanan@irkvalley.manchester.sch.uk
About Irk Valley Community School
We are a school where relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every child is known, supported and challenged to succeed—academically, socially and emotionally. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and the strength of our staff team, who work collaboratively and thoughtfully to meet the needs of every pupil.
Arranging a visit to Irk Valley Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email f.buchanan@irkvalley.manchester.sch.uk.
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