KS1 Teacher – Inspiring Early Learners in Wythenshawe

Wythenshawe South Manchester

Position: KS1 Teacher
Location: Wythenshawe South 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 Wythenshawe is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to join its dedicated team. The school is proud of its nurturing child-centred approach and serves a diverse community ensuring that all pupils feel safe valued and supported.

The school has a strong track record in Key Stage 1 focusing on developing early literacy numeracy and foundation skills. Creativity and engagement are central to teaching and the school promotes a stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore question and develop a love of learning.

Staff collaboration is a core value with a supportive leadership team that encourages professional development reflective practice and shared responsibility for school improvement. Partnerships with parents carers and specialist services ensure pupils individual needs are met holistically.

The Role

As a KS1 Teacher you will be responsible for teaching pupils in Year 1 or Year 2 planning and delivering high-quality lessons across the curriculum. You will foster a stimulating inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity creativity and independence.

You will also play a key role in supporting pupils social emotional and behavioural development helping them build resilience confidence and positive learning habits. Collaboration with teaching assistants SENCO and senior leadership will be essential to provide targeted support for pupils including those with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering differentiated lessons in line with curriculum objectives

• Monitoring assessing and tracking pupil progress

• Supporting pupils social emotional and behavioural development

• Creating a safe inclusive and stimulating learning environment

• Using a range of teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs including SEN and EAL pupils

• Collaborating with teaching assistants subject leaders and SENCO

• Communicating effectively with parents carers and external agencies

• Participating in CPD staff meetings and school improvement initiatives

• Contributing to extracurricular activities school events and trips

• Maintaining safeguarding health and safety standards

The Ideal Candidate

The school seeks a KS1 Teacher who:

• Is fully qualified (QTS) and experienced in Key Stage 1

• Is passionate about early years education and child development

• Can deliver engaging differentiated lessons

• Has strong classroom management and organisational skills

• Understands SEN EAL and pastoral support needs

• Demonstrates a reflective and proactive approach to teaching

• Builds strong relationships with pupils staff and parents

• Promotes inclusion wellbeing and resilience in all pupils

Professional Development

The school offers:

• Mentoring and support from experienced staff and leaders

• CPD opportunities in pedagogy curriculum development and SEN

• Opportunities to lead initiatives and projects

• Guidance for assessment preparation and interventions

• Collaborative teaching and learning projects across year groups

What the School Offers

• A welcoming inclusive and collaborative school culture

• Experienced and supportive leadership

• Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments

• Focus on staff wellbeing and development

• Long-term career progression opportunities

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in childrens lives

Safeguarding Statement

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