Class Teacher

Wesley Methodist Primary School, Manchester, M26 4PX

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

Job Title: Class Teacher - Maternity cover

Salary Grade: Main Pay Scale - £32,916 to £45,352

Working Pattern: 3 Days per week - Wednesday to Friday

Contract: Temporary - Maternity Leave Cover

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an excellent teacher who:

Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established at the school, whilst effectively implementing the most current teaching strategies.

has a successful record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.

Has the ability to support and challenge our amazing children, whilst nurturing and meeting their needs and learning behaviours to prepare them for their future learning journey.

Will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school’s Christian and nurturing ethos.

Will be able to lead a curriculum subject across the school.

Will promote collaboration, partnership and meaningful links with all members of our community.

Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and must be a team player who is passionate about teaching.

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

Supportive parents and a welcoming local community

A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision

A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.

Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments

Strong working partnerships within the Trust

Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.

The opportunity to make a difference.

An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body

The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team

Pension scheme

Wellbeing Day

Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.

Access to Employment Assistance Programme

Access to training opportunities and professional development

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further, please contact office@wesley.epworthtrust.org.uk

All applications should be submitted via My New Term

Closing date: Thursday 15th January 2026

Short listing: Thursday 15th January 2026

Interviews/Observation: Thursday 22nd January 2026

The main base for the role will be at Wesley Methodist Primary School.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: ADD LINK

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

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

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here:
Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding.318075553.docx (live.com)

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 Wesley Methodist Primary School

• School type: Academy, Methodist, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 299 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wesley Methodist Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wesley-methodist-primary-school

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