Teacher

Heaton Park Primary School, Manchester, M45 6TE

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 April 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, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £45,352
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale (MPS 1–6)

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will:

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Assess, monitor and record pupils’ progress, providing constructive and supportive feedback
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes respect, independence and a love of learning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and parent/carers to ensure the best outcome for pupils
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of all learners
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular activities and school events
• Be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

We will offer:

• A creative school with a strong community spirit which celebrates its multicultural make up
• A supportive governing committee; loyal parents and children with a deep affection for the school
• A supportive and caring environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• A friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the school and the Trust
• A forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction
• A Trust that is inclusive and innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop

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.

An exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher post has arisen at Heaton Park Primary School. We are looking for an enthusiastic, aspirational, motivated and dedicated individual to join our caring, committed team of professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to nurturing young minds and making a positive impact on children’s learning and development. You will be responsible for delivering high quality teaching and learning to a class of primary aged children, creating a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

- Recruitment Pack

Please return to: contact@heatonparkbury.com

Visits to school are strongly encouraged: 5th May at 10 am, 2 pm or 4 pm

Email contact@heatonparkbury.com to arrange a visit

Closing Date: 8th May at 9 a.m.

Shortlisting: 8th May

Observe Teaching: Week of 11th May

Interviews: 18th May

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.

Recruitment Pack - HP Mainscale Teacher.docx - 1.59 MB (opens in new tab)

About Heaton Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heaton Park Primary School website
• Email address: contact@heatonparkbury.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heaton-park-primary-school-manchester

Heaton Park is a vibrant, popular, inclusive and diverse school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and outdoor learning facilities.

The school was judged Good by Ofsted in November 2022.

Arranging a visit to Heaton Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email contact@heatonparkbury.com.

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