Class Teacher

Waterloo Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9NA

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 December 2026 at 6pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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: £34069 - £52835

Class Teacher job summary

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring classroom teacher to join our team at Waterloo Primary School. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a dedication to helping pupils learn and grow in an innovative and enthusiastic way. ECTs are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.

This position is fixed term until August 2027.

Who We Are

Waterloo Primary School is proud to be part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust. As a group of schools, we share a common vision and work together as one organisation, whilst recognising and responding to the individual needs, values and communities of each of our schools.

Our Trust's vision is to ensure that children and young people are prepared for the next stage of their education and life in modern Britain. We want every pupil to have the opportunities, support and experiences they need to achieve, succeed and fulfil their potential.

At Waterloo, our vision of 'To Be Better Than You Have Ever Been Before – Aiming High' reflects our commitment to helping every child achieve their very best. We are proud to be a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school where pupils and families feel a strong sense of belonging. Kindness, respect, high aspirations and wellbeing are central to our ethos, alongside our ambition for every child to become a confident reader, writer and mathematician. Through an exciting and inclusive curriculum, we encourage pupils to develop independence, resilience and a love of learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to shine.

Across Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, we strive for excellence in all that we do. Our Trust is relentlessly focused on improvement – in ourselves, in others and across our organisation.

To find out more about Waterloo Primary School, our values and our school community, please visit: https://www.waterloo.tameside.sch.uk/

 

About You

We are looking for a person who has: 

Proven outstanding experience/teaching practice 

Experience of working/teaching practice across a variety of Key Stages 

Excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills 

Excellent skills in team working 

Excellent skills in working with children 

Commitment, flexibility, and enthusiasm 

A desire for career development 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

Our Offer 

A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning. 

Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings. 

Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust 

A committed Trust and School leadership and committed multi school teams. 

Well-motivated pupils 

A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all 

 

Closing date: Wednesday 9th December 2026 at 6pm

Interview/observation: Tuesday 15th December 2026

Start date: Monday 4th January 2027

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

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust 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.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search and verification of right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and you will be required to disclose any unspent convictions.

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 Waterloo Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 293 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Waterloo Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waterloo-primary-school-ashton-under-lyne

At Waterloo Primary School, we are proud to be a welcoming and inclusive school in Ashton-under-Lyne, where every child is at the heart of everything we do.

We are driven by our vision of “to be better than you have ever been before”, encouraging all members of our school community to aim high and achieve their full potential. We have high expectations for every pupil and are committed to ensuring that every child becomes a confident reader, writer and mathematician.

We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children feel valued and are encouraged to develop both academically and personally. Our ambitious and engaging curriculum offers rich learning experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence and foster a lifelong love of learning.

We place strong emphasis on wellbeing and personal development, supporting children to become resilient, respectful and responsible individuals who are prepared for the future. We listen to our pupils and value their voice, ensuring every child has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

As part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, we benefit from collaboration, shared expertise and high-quality professional development, while maintaining our strong local identity.

To find out more about our school, please visit our website.

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