Yr 6 Class Teacher
Shawclough Community Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6DEThis job expired on 19 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
19 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 27.5 hrs a week Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 7 Months but has the potential to be extended and become permanent - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- Between £32916 and £51047
Pay scale
- M1 - U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
•The ability to further develop and enhance the high standards of teaching and learning
•High expectations for the achievement of every child and member of the staff team
•Strong behaviour management skills
•Excellent knowledge of assessment and pupil progress
What the school offers its staff
- An exciting and challenging professional opportunity to join a highly experienced team
- •A dedicated, hardworking and highly skilled team of teachers and support staff
- •Committed and supportive Governors
- •A strong, effective and experienced senior leadership team •Good achievement and standards
- •A friendly, happy and supportive atmosphere •A commitment to your continuous professional development
Further information about the job
The Headteacher and Governors are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join Shawclough Primary from January 2026 on its journey of continuous improvement. We strongly recommend visiting the school before applying
1 Posts -in Year 6
We are looking for an individual who can motivate and inspire at all levels. Whilst the post is advertised as a temporary contract there is potential for it to be made permanent in the future.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to fcalleja@shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on 19th October 2025.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
This is a temporary contract to cover for maternity leave/sickness absence/pending a restructure and will end on 31st August 2026
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Shawclough Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 428 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- fcalleja@shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01706647991
The Headteacher and Governors are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join Shawclough Primary from September 2026 on its journey of continuous improvement. We strongly recommend visiting the school before applying
1 Posts -in Rainbow
The Rainbow Provision caters for approximately 8–10 pupils per class, with a range of year groups and abilities. Our children follow the National Curriculum, which is carefully adapted to meet their individual needs, supporting both academic progress and personal development. All pupils in this specialist provision have EHCP.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
Arranging a visit to Shawclough Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fcalleja@shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk.
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