KS2 Class Teacher

Gawsworth Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9QU

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Monthly

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

About the Role

Gawsworth Primary School is a happy, friendly and vibrant school with a committed staff team and pupils who are enthusiastic learners and proud of their school.

We are a popular, single-form entry primary school located in the historic village of Gawsworth on the edge of Macclesfield, with approximately 205 pupils on roll. The school has an excellent reputation and plays an active role within the local community.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Key Stage 2 teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate high expectations for all pupils, a strong commitment to raising standards, and the ability to inspire a love of learning through engaging and effective teaching.

This is a fixed-term position for two terms.

What We Can Offer You

A visible and supportive Senior Leadership Team

Friendly, collaborative staff who work positively together

Policies that prioritise staff wellbeing

High-quality CPD, including behaviour, inclusion and oracy

A committed and experienced Governing Body and supportive Trust

Opportunities for professional and career development within The Halliard Trust

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing support

Kind, respectful and motivated children

Are You…

An outstanding teacher with evidence of consistently good or better practice?

Passionate about ensuring all children, including the most vulnerable, receive an excellent education?

Ambitious, with high expectations for pupils and yourself?

A strong team player, able to work collaboratively and lead where appropriate?

Creative, inspiring and willing to embrace innovation?

Reflective, motivated and committed to continuous improvement?

Do You Have…

A strong understanding of how children learn and retain knowledge?

Secure knowledge of the National Curriculum, particularly in English and Mathematics?

A range of effective assessment strategies to accelerate progress?

Strong behaviour management based on positive relationships and clear expectations?

A commitment to ongoing professional development?

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Safeguarding Statement

The Halliard Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to stringent pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2026), an online search will be carried out as part of the safer recruitment process for shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

To arrange a visit, please attend one of our open sessions on Thursday 5th November 4pm or Tuesday 10thNovember 2pm.

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

The Fallibroome Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore the successful candidate will be subject to stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS), reference checks and an online search for shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Gawsworth Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gawsworth Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gawsworth-primary-school-macclesfield

Gawsworth Primary School is a happy, friendly and vibrant school with a committed staff and pupils who are keen to learn and proud of their school. This popular, single form entry primary school is in the historic village of Gawsworth on the edge of Macclesfield with 203 pupils on roll.

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