Class Teacher (Year 1) - part time maternity leave cover

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 4DU

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Wednesday-Friday each week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months (or will end earlier should post holder return before the end of the 12 months) - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-M6 (0.6FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• has high expectations of learning and behaviour both for children in their care and themselves;

• is committed to inclusion and to providing exciting learning opportunities for children of all abilities;

• is kind, caring and flexible;

• has a specific interest in teaching in KS1

• has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum;

• has the ability to work positively with children, parents and other stakeholders;

• is a reflective practitioner willing to take responsibility for their continuing professional development;

• has a genuine passion for and belief in the potential of every child.

There may be an additional day of teaching available that would be providing PPA and leadership cover however, this option can be discussed at interview.

What the school offers its staff

At Holy Trinity, we are extremely proud of our children and our school. All of our existing staff and governors work hard to provide the very best standard of education for the children in our care.

Due to a maternity leave within school we are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated teacher to join our dedicated and welcoming KS1 team. The successful candidate for this role will have a keen interest in working within KS1, along with an enthusiastic teaching style and the desire to provide a stimulating working environment for our children.

We can offer you:

• enthusiastic and well-behaved children who want to learn and achieve;

• excellent opportunities for professional development

• talented and supportive colleagues who are committed to the development of all pupils and the future of the school;

• a positive and vibrant working environment.

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

Holy Trinity CE Primary School aims to create and maintain a safe learning environment where all children and adults feel safe, secure and valued and know they will be listened to and taken seriously.
Our school is committed to the principles outlined in ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018’ and ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025’ and implements policies, practices and procedures which promote safeguarding and the emotional and physical well-being of children, young people and staff.

ALL staff employed to roles within our school are expected to fully understand, commit to and promote these principles.

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.

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About Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 470 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Trinity CofE Primary School website
• Email address: hr@holytrinity.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01612051216
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-trinity-cofe-primary-school-manchester

At Holy Trinity, we are extremely proud of our children and our school. All of our existing staff and governors work hard to provide the very best standard of education for the children in our care.

Our aim is for our children to become the best that they can be. To support this aim, we have adopted a nurturing approach within Holy Trinity and are using the 6 Nurture principles to support us.

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