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KS 1 Teacher

St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Manchester, M14 7ED

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Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
20 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will have experience working within a school in KS 1. The candidate will have the necessary skills to ensure that the high standards set by the school are maintained.

We are looking for someone who will:

Inspire and motivate our children with a love of learning
Have high expectations of children's achievements and behaviour
Work effectively within a strong and committed team
Take a full and active role in all parts of school life
Support, and be understanding of, our school's Catholic ethos
Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of our children
Have a desire to nurture every child’s skills and talent is essential.

What the school offers its staff

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our Outstanding Key Stage 1 team. You will play an integral part in ensuring that every child within school reaches their full potential through developing a love for learning. This is a temporary position.

We can offer you:

The opportunity to join our happy, successful and ambitious school
Enthusiastic, caring pupils who are well behaved and eager to learn
A supportive and friendly team including a year group colleague to plan and work alongside
An induction package to ensure a smooth transition into our school

Our school and parish are very special. Serving the families and children of Fallowfield, in the Diocese of Salford, we are a diverse school community, enriched by a broad range of nationalities and cultures. We use every opportunity to celebrate our differences and similarities and to develop our particular talents. We are a welcoming and friendly school and we view our parents as partners in ensuring the very best provision for our children.

Our work is built around the teaching of Jesus Christ. Love of one another and of God is central to all we do. We want every child to achieve so we work hard to provide a curriculum which helps all children to shine.

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.