Class Teacher
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 7DU24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 January 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 - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our supportive and caring staff team. This is a rare opportunity, as staff retention at Holy Trinity is strong and vacancies arise infrequently. We are particularly interested in appointing an Early Career Teacher, though applications are also welcome from teachers currently on the Main Pay Scale (M1–M6).
Holy Trinity is a Church of England primary school serving a diverse community. We are an inclusive school and welcome applications from candidates of any faith or none, though all applicants must be sympathetic to our Christian values and ethos. Our children are well behaved, kind and keen to learn, and relationships across the school are strong, creating a calm and purposeful environment for teaching and learning.
Our work is underpinned by our school values of Family, Respect, Encouragement, Trust, Excellence and Fairness. We are looking for someone who shares these values and demonstrates them consistently in their practice and professional relationships.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an effective and reflective classroom practitioner
- Is hard-working and demonstrates an excellent work ethic
- Is committed to the school’s values and ethos
- Has high expectations for all pupils
- Works well as part of a team and is keen to develop their practice
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Well behaved, motivated children who enjoy learning
- A supportive, collaborative staff team
- Strong support and mentoring for Early Career Teachers
- A clear commitment to staff wellbeing
- The opportunity to work in a school that makes a meaningful difference for its community
Further information about the job
Salary: Main Pay Scale 1–6 (UPS applications will not be considered)
Year group: To be confirmed and will be decided based on the strengths and experience of the successful candidate
Interviews: Week commencing9th February (date to be confirmed)
Start date: September 2026
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Closing date: Sunday 1st February, 11:59pm
To apply, please fill in the application in the additional documents section, and send to head@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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 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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- head@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01613301065
Church of England, Voluntary Aided one form entry, ages 3 to 11
Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk.
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