KS1 Teacher – Nurturing Young Learners in Levenshulme

Levenshulme South-East Manchester

Position: KS1 Teacher
Location: Levenshulme South-East 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 inclusive primary school in Levenshulme is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled KS1 Teacher to join its committed and supportive team. The school serves a culturally diverse community and prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically socially and emotionally.

Key Stage 1 provision is a core strength of the school with an emphasis on developing early literacy numeracy and personal development skills. Pupils are encouraged to explore ask questions and build resilience confidence and independence. Creativity engagement and hands-on learning are central to teaching helping pupils develop problem-solving abilities and a lifelong love of learning.

Staff are highly valued and encouraged to grow professionally. The leadership team supports collaborative planning reflective teaching and innovation ensuring that every childs needs are met. Close partnerships with parents carers and external specialists support the holistic development of all pupils.

The Role

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

You will also play a key role in supporting pupils social emotional and behavioural development helping them develop confidence independence and interpersonal skills. Close collaboration with teaching assistants the SENCO and senior leadership will ensure targeted support for all pupils including those with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging differentiated lessons in line with curriculum objectives

• Assessing monitoring and tracking pupil progress and attainment

• Supporting pupils social emotional and behavioural development

• Creating a safe inclusive and stimulating learning environment

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

• Collaborating with teaching assistants subject leaders and the 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 guidance from experienced staff and leaders

• CPD opportunities in curriculum development pedagogy and SEN

• Opportunities to lead initiatives or projects within the school

• Support with assessment preparation and intervention strategies

• 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 opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils 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.