Classroom Teacher - Key Stage 2

Moorhouse Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4DR

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: In line with STPC
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional teacher who will:

• Plan and deliver an engaging and challenging curriculum to a KS2 class, ensuring high-quality learning experiences aligned with our school ethos.

• Foster a classroom environment where children feel valued, happy, and inspired to achieve their full potential.

• Be a strong team player, making a positive contribution to the wider life and community of the school.

• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and a commitment to securing successful outcomes for all pupils.

  • Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant experience in teaching Key Stage 2.

  • Is passionate, creative, and committed to high standards of teaching and learning.

  • Can uphold our core values and contribute to our warm, inclusive school culture.

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What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to work in an 'Ofsted Good' school with the clear and positive vision of 'Learn to Live, Live to Learn'.

• Wonderful children who enjoy learning

• A welcoming, supportive, and dedicated staff team and engaged governing body.

• A leadership team committed to continuous school improvement.

• A fun and caring environment where well-being is highly valued.

• Access to excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities as part of the wider Watergrove Trust.

• Access to local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.4%

• Access to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)

• Cycle to work scheme

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Moorhouse Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moorhouse Academy website
• Email address: burnsr@watergrovetrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01706 436350
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorhouse-academy

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