Class Teacher
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham, Slattocks, M24 2SB21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TPS - £32,916 - £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
Class Teacher x 2 Pay scale- M1-M6 (ECT’s welcome to apply) Full Time From September 2026.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for two class teachers to join our growing school community. We are seeking to appoint one KS1 teacher and one KS2 teacher to become part of our caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated staff team.
At St. John’s, we are on an exciting and ambitious journey towards becoming a thriving one-form entry school. As part of this transformation, a stunning new two-storey building is currently under development and is due for completion in Summer 2026. This inspiring new space will provide state-of-the-art classrooms designed to nurture creativity, collaboration, and high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.
The new development will also include a fantastic food technology room, giving children exciting opportunities to develop practical life skills and a love of cooking, alongside a beautiful woodland library area designed to inspire reading, imagination, and outdoor learning. These exceptional new facilities reflect our commitment to providing a rich, engaging, and forward-thinking curriculum within a warm and nurturing environment.
As our school continues to grow, we are expanding our team gradually, creating a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of St. John’s.
Are you someone who can offer-
- A desire to ensure every child fulfils their potential
- Excellent subject knowledge of the curriculum across KS1 and KS2
- The ability and drive to generate high levels of attainment/progress
- High expectations of achievement and behaviour
- Creative and inspirational approaches to learning and the curriculum
- Excellent questioning skills
- A commitment to making a positive difference to St. John’s community
- A commitment to personal learning and professional development
- Excitement when faced with a challenge
- Excellent team work with a positive attitude
- Commitment to personal professional development and supporting the development of a professional learning community within our multi-academy trust.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is proud to offer-
- A happy and welcoming Christian environment
- Well behaved children who are a credit to our school and are enthusiastic to learn
- A commitment to quality CPD
- A strong, forward thinking leadership team
- Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues
- An engaged, supportive and effective governing body
- Close and well established links with the local church and community
Working for St. John’s CE, Thornham means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- cwalsh1@stannesacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01616432643
Our school is a place where children and staff flourish through strong partnerships with parents enabling our children to meet their full potential. The team is committed to children's well-being, achieving high standards and providing the best opportunities. The school is set in the middle of a farming community surrounded by fields yet not far from Rochdale and Oldham with good links to the motorway and public transport networks.We are delighted to have recently joined the Cranmer Education Trust and are excited about working alongside our family of schools.
Our school is currently half form entry but will be growing to become one form entry from September 2024 with an extension on our build starting very soon.
Arranging a visit to St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cwalsh1@stannesacademy.org.uk.
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