KS1 Teacher – Inspiring Young Minds in Cheetham Hill

Cheetham Hill North Manchester

Position: KS1 Teacher
Location: Cheetham Hill North Manchester
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am 3:30pm
Salary: MPS / UPS dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate

About the School

This vibrant primary school in Cheetham Hill is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS1 Teacher to join its welcoming and supportive team. The school serves a diverse and multicultural community and is committed to delivering high-quality education while fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for all pupils.

Key Stage 1 is a focus area with strong emphasis on early literacy numeracy and personal development. Pupils are encouraged to explore be curious and develop confidence in their abilities. Creativity hands-on learning and problem-solving are central to teaching practices helping children develop skills for lifelong learning.

Staff collaboration and professional growth are highly valued. Teachers teaching assistants and support staff work closely together to plan differentiated lessons share best practices and ensure all pupils needs are met. The leadership team promotes reflective practice innovation and career development opportunities.

The Role

As a KS1 Teacher you will be responsible for teaching pupils in Year 1 or Year 2 creating an engaging inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity resilience and a love of learning. You will plan deliver and assess high-quality lessons across the curriculum with particular focus on English mathematics and foundation subjects.

You will also support pupils social emotional and behavioural development helping them develop confidence independence and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with teaching assistants SENCO and senior leadership you will ensure that pupils with additional needs receive personalised support.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering differentiated engaging lessons across the curriculum

• Assessing monitoring and tracking pupil progress

• Supporting pupils social emotional and behavioural development

• Creating a safe inclusive and stimulating classroom environment

• Using a range of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners including SEN and EAL pupils

• Collaborating effectively with teaching assistants subject leaders and SENCO

• Communicating effectively with parents carers and external agencies

• Participating in CPD staff meetings and school initiatives

• Contributing to extracurricular activities school trips and events

• Maintaining safeguarding health and safety standards

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a KS1 Teacher who:

• Holds QTS and has experience teaching Key Stage 1

• Is passionate about early years education and child development

• Delivers high-quality engaging and differentiated lessons

• Has strong classroom management and organisational skills

• Understands and supports SEN EAL and pastoral needs

• Demonstrates reflective and proactive teaching practice

• Builds positive relationships with pupils staff and parents

• Promotes inclusion wellbeing and resilience in all pupils

Professional Development

The school provides:

• Mentoring and support from experienced staff and leaders

• CPD opportunities in curriculum development pedagogy and SEN

• Opportunities to lead initiatives or projects

• Support for assessment preparation and interventions

• Collaborative teaching and learning opportunities across year groups

What the School Offers

• Inclusive welcoming and collaborative school culture

• Supportive and approachable leadership team

• Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments

• Focus on staff wellbeing and professional development

• Long-term career progression opportunities

• The chance to make a lasting impact on young learners lives

Safeguarding Statement

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff share this responsibility. The successful applicant will undergo enhanced DBS checks provide satisfactory references and comply with all safeguarding and child protection policies.