Chorlton, South Manchester

Position: KS1 Teacher
Location: Chorlton, 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 welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Chorlton is seeking a passionate KS1 Teacher to join its dedicated team. The school serves a diverse local community and is committed to providing an inclusive, stimulating, and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.

KS1 provision is a particular strength of the school, with a focus on fostering literacy, numeracy, and personal development skills. The school encourages creativity, curiosity, and independent thinking, ensuring pupils are confident, resilient, and equipped for lifelong learning.

Staff collaboration is highly valued. Teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff work closely together to share best practices, plan differentiated lessons, and provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs. The leadership team fosters professional development, reflective practice, and innovation in teaching.

The Role

As a KS1 Teacher, you will teach pupils in Year 1 or Year 2, planning and delivering engaging lessons across all areas of the curriculum. You will create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, and a love of learning.

You will also support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, helping them develop confidence, independence, and strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration with teaching assistants, SENCO, and senior leadership will be essential in providing personalised support for all pupils, including those with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, differentiated lessons across the curriculum

• Monitoring, assessing, and tracking pupil progress

• 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 SENCO

• Communicating effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies

• Participating in CPD, staff meetings, and school initiatives

• Contributing to extracurricular activities, school trips, and school events

• Maintaining safeguarding, health, and safety standards

The Ideal Candidate

The school seeks a KS1 Teacher who:

• Holds QTS and has experience teaching Key Stage 1

• Is passionate about early years education and child development

• Delivers engaging, high-quality, differentiated lessons

• Has strong classroom management and organisational skills

• Understands and supports SEN, EAL, and pastoral needs

• Demonstrates reflective and proactive teaching practice

• Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

• Promotes inclusion, wellbeing, and resilience in all pupils

Professional Development

The school offers:

• Mentoring and guidance from experienced staff and leaders

• CPD opportunities in pedagogy, curriculum development, and SEN

• Opportunities to lead school initiatives or projects

• Support in 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 chance to make a lasting 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.