Year 6 Teacher – Full-time position in Manchester

Are you an experienced Year 6 Teacher looking for a rewarding Full-Time Year 6 Teacher role beginning January 2026 A successful and welcoming Manchester primary is seeking a dedicated Year 6 Teacher to lead their upper-key-stage cohort from January 2026. This Year 6 Teacher vacancy is Full-Time and offers the opportunity to prepare pupils for secondary transition through inspiring rigorous teaching from January 2026.

The role: Year 6 Teacher
The Year 6 Teacher will plan a curriculum that develops critical thinking problem solving and written expression. As the Year 6 Teacher you will guide pupils through assessment cycles SATs preparation where relevant and broader enrichment that builds confidence. The Year 6 Teacher will start pre-term planning in late December and will be fully teaching from January 2026 as a Full-Time member of staff.

Key responsibilities for the Year 6 Teacher
The Year 6 Teacher will design and deliver challenging lessons that secure progress and prepare pupils for secondary education as the Year 6 Teacher.
The Year 6 Teacher will monitor progress use assessment to intervene and communicate with parents as the Year 6 Teacher.
The Year 6 Teacher will lead transition activities coordinate moderation and support enrichment programmes as the Year 6 Teacher.
The Year 6 Teacher will contribute to whole-school improvement and mentor junior colleagues when appropriate.

Person specification Year 6 Teacher
QTS and strong experience in upper KS2 as a Year 6 Teacher.
A confident Year 6 Teacher with excellent classroom presence and behaviour strategies.
A collaborative Year 6 Teacher who embraces professional development and supports colleagues.

Start & contract information
This is a Full-Time Year 6 Teacher post starting January 2026. The Full-Time Year 6 Teacher will receive induction in January 2026 and mentoring during the spring term. The Full-Time Year 6 Teacher role is permanent and provides a clear route for professional development in the Manchester school.

School culture & benefits
The Year 6 Teacher joining in January 2026 will benefit from a collegial staffroom culture intentional workload management and a focus on teacher wellbeing. From January 2026 the Year 6 Teacher will have access to coaching subject-specific CPD and opportunities to lead moderation across the federation. The school values innovation; the Year 6 Teacher can pilot approaches to wider curriculum development and contribute to community partnerships starting in January 2026.

Application Process
To be considered for this Year 6 Teacher position please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.