Class Teacher
Millbrook Primary School, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 3JX12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 July 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
8 July 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Two days per week plus 10% PPA time (0.44)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To teach designated pupils and to undertake associated pastoral duties as well as other general responsibilities in the school as agreed with the Headteacher, having full regard for the school’s ethos, aims and policies. All teachers comply with the teaching standards.
Duties:
1. Teach pupils according to their individual needs including the planning, preparation and assessment of work in line with the agreed policies of school.
2. Monitor and be responsible for the use of teaching resources provided for the class.
3. Supervise the use of support staff relevant to the class
4. Implement and maintain the discipline and behaviour policy of school.
5. Be responsible for monitoring and reporting to parents on the progress of pupils in class.
6. Contribute to the provision of a safe, secure learning environment.
7. Ensure that each child is taught within a framework of equal opportunities.
8. To be responsible for the maintenance and efficient and effective use of teaching/learning materials allocated.
9. To ensure that the classroom is kept tidy and attractive.
The above details are not exhaustive and the postholder may require to undertake tasks, roles, and responsibilities as may reasonably be assigned to him/her by the Headteacher.
Teacher - Person Specification &Personal requirements
Essential - Method of Assessment - Application
* To be a qualified teacher
* To have recent teaching experience or evidence of completion of initial teacher training
- Relevant age range
- School context
To show evidence of participation in professional development or study
To have knowledge of relevant Key Stages and National Curriculum requirements
Essential - Method of Assessment - Application & Observed Practice
To understand the theory and practice of
providing effectively for the individual need of all children (e.g. classroom
organisation and learning strategies)
To understand the values and processes of
planning as an aid to raising standards
To be able to demonstrate teaching to a high standard
The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with children
To work well within and contribute to team development
To demonstrate good behaviour management skills
To communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences
To create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment
Be enthusiastic and determined
Desirable
- Method of Assessment - Application
To understand the statutory requirements of
legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child
Protection
What the school offers its staff
The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, committed, enthusiastic teacher to work as part of our team.
The school is a thriving, happy place and a centre of excellence for Forest Schools. We have an exciting head, heart and hands concept curriculum and we pride ourselves on the standards achieved in all areas.
We need a teacher who:
- Is committed to high quality and excellence in teaching and learning.
- Is highly motivated and enjoys working with children.
- Is able to work as part of a team.
- Is able to work in partnership with parents.
- Can demonstrate excellent classroom practice
- Has high expectations of themselves and the children
In return the school can offer excellent working environment, fantastic children to work with and good opportunities for professional development.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Millbrook Primary School’s Cultural Fit
Working in a school where you are not aligned with the culture is a miserable experience. So ... we both need to have alignment if you come to work here!
* Our Vision is for staff and students to be engaged, happy and successful.
* Our Mission is to work together to inspire, nurture and motivate everyone to fulfil their potential. We strive for excellence and care for all.
* Our Core Values are respect, resilience and collaboration
* We believe that staff come first.
* We believe that we all have a professional obligation to improve as teachers and support staff both teaching and non teaching. We are a learning community.
* We believe that every child deserves a Champion.
* We believe in a culture of the possible, where we can all make progress beyond what anyone, including ourselves, could have imagined.
* We believe in the TEAM and we support each other continuously.
* We believe in talking first.
§ We believe that truly great teaching is that which improves students' progress.
* We believe an evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning helps us identify what works best in the classroom.
* We believe that hard work is the key to success for staff and students.
* We believe that you cannot just wish for staff and students to be better - you have to create the conditions for them to grow.
* We believe basic literacy and numeracy are essential to students making good progress.
* We welcome diverse ideas to solve problems and are solution focused
* We value generosity of spirit.
* We acknowledge that we all make mistakes.
* In this school we integrate therapeutic interventions into our everyday practice.
* From research we are aware that any disruption within the early years from pregnancy onwards can impact minds and bodies in three key areas: affect regulation, attachment and executive function.
* From research we understand that the toxic stress involved in ACEs impacts the nervous system of human beings.
* From research we know that over-compensatory, rich, relational interventions can bring about recovery so that children and young people can function well at home, school and out in their communities.
* We view ourselves as an important part of any pupil's recovery journey. We believe in recovery in community.
* We will not discriminate how we relate to the pupils in our care as we believe each pupil is worthy of our time, energy and patience. However, we will differentiate, according to need.
* We will have compassion for those who have muddles, are hurting and/or grieving for whatever reason.
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 Millbrook Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 260 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Millbrook Primary School website
- Email address
- mail@millbrook.tameside.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01457 834314
The Millbrook Way... means that everything we do is driven by our teaching standards Engage, Challenge and Process whilst offering a concept based curriculum.
We Strive for Excellence and Care for All!!!!
We are a strong, caring community with a warm and friendly atmosphere. It is our belief that children thrive in an environment where there are clear routines and where they are encouraged and cared for – which is what we endeavour to provide everyday.
Everything we do at Millbrook Primary & Nursery School is designed so that our pupils develop as learners, individuals and citizens in an ever changing world. Millbrook pupils are caring and can work together. They are also able to think critically, creatively and manage risk. This powerful combination emanates in excellent results and happy pupils.
We have an outstanding, dedicated team who are very caring and committed to providing the very best education for our children, and we have developed a broad, balanced and creative curriculum.
As a school, we believe in fostering strong and meaningful co-operation between home and school – partnership is a key factor to ensuring success in school. If at any time you have concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school or make an appointment to see me. I look forward to welcoming you to our school.
The Millbrook Way - Engage Challenge and Process
Clear routines and praise which help everyone at Millbrook feel a strong sense of belonging and drive the excellent behaviour at the School.
A challenging and varied curriculum where each child loves learning
Millbrook House System where children collaborate in mixed age teams to do their best for themselves and their school!
A wide range of opportunities for pupils to enrich the curriculum through educational visits or visitors as well as clubs and experiences which develop their social, moral, spiritual and cultural understanding
Philosophy for Children to help pupils ask questions, think critically for themselves and learn about the wider world.
Forest Schools, Gardening and Outdoor Learning which encourages positive risk taking and creativity that helps pupils progress in all subjects and on a personal level.
A thorough approach to the Arts and Sport where pupils try a wide range of team and individual activities – boosting confidence and competition.
Strong links with our community as well as pastoral care for pupils and carers to support emotional well-being, confidence and optimism.
The Millbrook Promise:
That all pupils will receive high quality and innovative teaching that engages, challenges and gives time to process
That parents and carers feel part of the school, are supported and know how to support their children.
That pupils leave our school equipped to be effective in which ever path they take in their work, education and relationships.
Elizabeth Turner
Headteacher
Arranging a visit to Millbrook Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mail@millbrook.tameside.sch.uk.
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