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Year 1 Teacher - Maternity Cover

The Deans Primary School, Manchester, M27 5TD

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  30 March 2026

• Closing date

  5 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday - STPCD applicable
• Contract type: Fixed term - Ends 31.08.2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Mainscale

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Deans Primary School requires a class teacher who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner;

• Values a teamwork approach;

• Has high standards of all pupils;

• Is committed to working with every child, including those who may need more support, to help them reach their potential: academically, socially and emotionally;

• Has the ability to form positive adult-pupil relationships;

• Will commit to building relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly school with highly skilled staff;

• An inclusive ethos where all stakeholders are committed to ensuring all children achieve their best;

• Continued professional development;

• Happy, friendly children who love learning.

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.

The Deans Primary School is looking to appoint an exceptional class teacher to come and join our fantastic school. We believe all children deserve the very best and we are looking for professionals who have a passion for working with all children, including those with additional needs. We want someone who is caring, committed, has high aspirations and works well as part of a team.

If you require any further information on the roles then please contact our school office (0161464 3170) or email office@deansprimary.uk from Monday 23rd February. All applications for the position should be made through the DfE vacancies site.

• Closing Date: Thursday 5th March 2026 12pm

• Shortlisting: Thursday 5th March in the afternoon.

• Interview date: Monday 9th March

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) check;
medical clearance;
online and social media check;
prohibition from teaching check;
right to work check;
satisfactory references

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 will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Person Spec - Class Teacher - 2026.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Class teacher - 2026.pdf - 171 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Deans Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 450 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Deans Primary School website
• Email address: jwhiteley@kingsacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01614643170
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-deans-primary-school-manchester

The Deans Primary School, part of Kings Academy Trust, is a friendly, caring and inclusive primary school in Salford. We have a single form Nursery, and are then two form entry from Reception to Year 6, with a resourced provision for pupils from Reception to Year 2. We are a Flagship School for the Inclusion Quality Mark, and this is reflective of our commitment to help every child succeed to the very best of their ability. We are a newly built school with first class facilities and resources, including an excellent outdoor space and forest school area.

Arranging a visit to The Deans Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jwhiteley@kingsacademytrust.co.uk.

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