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Classteacher (KS1/KS2)

Cheetham CofE Community Academy, Manchester, M8 9FR

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months or until the postholder returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £31,650

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our happy, welcoming team on a fixed-term maternity leave cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator to make a real difference in the lives of our culturally and socially diverse pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire and challenge pupils of all backgrounds and abilities

• Promote a love of learning and a positive, nurturing environment in the classroom

• Effectively assess and monitor pupil progress, using data to inform your teaching

• Contribute to the design and delivery of a vibrant, inclusive curriculum

• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and support the wider life of the school

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Proven experience teaching in Key Stages 1 or 2

• A strong commitment to inclusion and the well-being of all pupils

• High expectations of learning and behaviour

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable Qualities:

• Experience working in a diverse, inner-city setting

• A passion for continued professional development

• A positive, resilient, and flexible approach to teaching

• A shared understanding of the school's vision and Church of England ethos

What the school offers its staff

Why Cheetham CE Community Academy?

• A pleasant working environment close to Manchester city centre

• Opportunities for continued professional learning and development

• A happy, welcoming staff team committed to the success of every child

• A culturally and socially diverse school community that celebrates difference

Flexible working opportunities

We offer remote working for PPA time for all teachers as well as opportunities to earn time off in lieu.

Further details about the role

Cheetham CE Community Academy is a large primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, nurturing ethos with a strong focus on the well-being of staff and children.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Teacher JD.pdf - 285 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding_Policy_Sept_2024.docx - 4 MB (opens in new tab)

TEACHER PERSON SPECIFICATION 2024.pdf - 39.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cheetham CofE Community Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 652 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cheetham CofE Community Academy website
• Email address: admin@cheetham.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01617405996
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cheetham-cofe-community-academy

Arranging a visit to Cheetham CofE Community Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@cheetham.manchester.sch.uk.

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