45 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    11 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 February 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 1fte Monday-Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - September 2026 - July 2027

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Community of Saints Church of England Federationis looking to recruit two reflective and dynamic individuals to join us. One role will be based at St James CofE Primary School based in Rusholme and the other role will be based at St Philips CofE Primary School based in Hulme.

The successful people will take on a class teacher role and will have high expectations for drawing out the very best from our children and the vision to deliver a cross-curricular curriculum in a vibrant, exciting classroom environment. The ideal candidate would also haveevidence of successful teaching experience and the ability to support and help develop a vision for outstanding education which promotes spiritual, moral and cultural development.

We can offer the successful candidate:

  • Excellent opportunities for CPD
  • A supportive staff and Governing Body
  • Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn
  • A school which fosters community cohesion

What the school offers its staff

St James' C of E Primary School is a single form, Voluntary Aided primary school in Rusholme, Manchester and is part of the Community of Saints Church of England Federation. Our ethos is captured perfectly by Matthew 22, verse 39 - Love your neighbour. We believe that people who love their neighbours as they do themselves are rich in confidence, resilience, empathy and heart. They are positive people who wish want to make the world a better place, trying to understand others and respecting who they are.

We are a school where everyone is striving for excellence together. We want the best possible outcomes for our children – academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically.

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 Community of Saints Federation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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About St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
215 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0161 224 6173

The Community of Saints Church of England Federation

Our schools:
St James' C of E Primary School is a single form, Voluntary Aided primary school in Rusholme, Manchester. Our ethos is captured perfectly by Matthew 22, verse 39 - Love your neighbour. We believe that people who love their neighbours as they do themselves are rich in confidence, resilience, empathy and heart. They are positive people who wish want to make the world a better place, trying to understand others and respecting who they are.
We are a school where everyone is striving for excellence together. We want the best possible outcomes for our children – academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically.

St Philip’s C of E Primary School is a single form, Voluntary Aided primary school in Hulme, Manchester. If you have not already had the opportunity to come to look at our school in action during the school day, our classrooms are hives of activity, full of creativity, learning and laughter, making our school an exciting place to be. At our heart is 1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Let all that you do be done in love.”
It is our school’s priority that the education our children receive will enable them to achieve their academic potential and progress confidently into the next phase of their education. However, it is equally important that all our children are constantly immersed in wonderful experiences that allow them to grow into enthusiastic and successful individuals.

Arranging a visit to St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@st-james-rusholme.manchester.sch.uk.

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