Class Teacher

Willowpark Primary Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

We’re Hiring a Class Teacher!
Inspire, Empower, and Make a Lasting Difference - One Child at a Time

Class Teacher - Wilowpark Primary Academy

Are you passionate about igniting curiosity, celebrating progress, and helping young learners thrive? We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and inspirational Class Teacher to join our welcoming and supportive team at Willowpark Primary Academy - a place where learning is engaging, collaboration is valued, and no two days are ever the same.

We Are Looking for a Teacher Who:

Brings energy, commitment, and a genuine passion for teaching

Communicates clearly and works effectively as part of a team

Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a positive outlook

Models our school values and maintains high standards

Is committed to their own professional growth and the success of every child

💫 Why Willowpark?

At our academy, we’re proud to welcome children aged 2 to 11, guiding and nurturing them every step of the way as they grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.

We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we’re determined to help them overcome any barriers that stand in their way. Our goal? To make sure every pupil gains the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to achieve their dreams and make a positive impact in their community.

With a rich and engaging curriculum and a team of passionate, caring educators, we create high-quality learning experiences that excite, challenge, and inspire

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!

What We Offer:

🧘‍♀️ Wellbeing Support - including stress counselling, physiotherapy and more

💸 Pension Scheme - because your future is important

🎉 Flexi Days - 2 paid term-time days off for personal milestones

💉 Free Flu Vaccinations - keeping you healthy through the year

🚴‍♂️ Cycle to Work Scheme - promoting active and sustainable travel

📝 Free Will Writing Service - peace of mind for you and your family

📈 Continuous Professional Development - ongoing training and support

🤝 Supportive Leadership Team - who are with you every step of the way

Join Our Team

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution, inspire young minds, and grow within a forward-thinking and caring school, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today to become part of the dedicated and dynamic team at Willowpark Primary Academy, where both children and staff are given every opportunity to flourish.

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We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Willowpark Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willowpark Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willowpark-primary-academy

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