Class Teacher

Upton Priory School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3ED

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) M1 - M6

Class Teacher job summary

Upton Priory School is a large primary school set in extensive grounds on the outskirts of Macclesfield. It is a busy, vibrant school where we nurture curiosity and creativity through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum and where learning is at the heart of all we do.

We are looking for a Class Teacherto join the Upton Priory team who shares our vision and ethos. The successful candidate must set high expectations, have a strong commitment to raising standards and use a range of techniques and skills to inspire and develop our children’s love of learning.

This role is fixed term due to change in pupil numbers on role and will end on 31/08/2027.

You will be working with a supportive, friendly staff and with kind, caring children! The school is part of the Halliard Trust, a 10 school-led multi-academy trust based in Cheshire and there will be opportunities for professional and career development within the Trust.

Benefits of working with the Trust

High quality professional development at all stages of your career

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution rate

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Confidential employee counselling helpline

Closing date: 18th June 2026 - 12 noon

Interviews: 19th June 2026

The Halliard Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people therefore all post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, a full enhanced DBS disclosure check, online search for shortlisted candidates, and satisfactory references.

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.

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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 Upton Priory School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 294 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Upton Priory School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upton-priory-school-macclesfield

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