Classroom Teacher

Westwood Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6BH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Starting September 2026, with the option to begin earlier in the summer term

• Closing date

  12 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 February 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

   The successful candidate will:   

• Have consistentlyhigh expectationsfor pupils’ achievement, progress, and behaviour

• Be an excellent teacher with experience working within KS1

• Lead by example, inspiring and motivating both children and colleagues

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting and developing the learning of SEND pupils

• Work collaboratively with the Principal and Academy Leaders to embed and promote the school’s vision

• Bring innovation and creativity to teaching, learning, and the development of high‑quality provision

• Have a genuine interest in and understanding of the importance of play‑based learning

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:   

• The opportunity to join a committed, forward‑thinking team dedicated to achieving educational excellence

• Friendly, supportive staff, parents, and trustees who value strong relationships and teamwork

• A strong commitment to high‑quality, professional development

• Excellent opportunities for future career progression within theTrust’sportfolio of schools

• And most importantly, the chance to transform children’s lives and make a meaningful, lasting difference

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Classroom Teacher JD.pdf - 707 KB (opens in new tab)

About Westwood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westwood Academy website
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westwood-academy

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