Job Description

Maternity Cover - Year 4 Class Teacher
Location: Stalybridge, Tameside
Contract Type: Full-time, Maternity Cover (November 2025 - July 2026)
Salary: MPS 1 - MPS 6

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive and vibrant school community? We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic class teacher to join our single-form entry primary school in Stalybridge to cover a maternity leave in our Year 4 class starting November 2025.

This position will run until the end of the academic year (July 2026), with the potential to be made permanent depending on internal staffing movement.

About Our School

We are proud to serve a diverse and inclusive catchment, with pupils achieving above national expectations in Maths and English. As our school continues to grow, we are welcoming an increasing number of SEND pupils, and are proud of the strong support provided by our experienced SENDCo, ensuring those with EHCPs make excellent progress.

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a teacher who:

  • Has strong subject knowledge, particularly in core subjects.
  • Is able to plan in detail and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Uses formative and summative assessment effectively to inform teaching and identify interventions.
  • Integrates ICT creatively into lessons to prepare pupils for a modern world.
  • Can build positive relationships with pupils, creating a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued.
  • Works well independently and as part of a collaborative, supportive team.
  • Is open to sharing best practice and reflective in their teaching approach.

Additional Opportunities:

For those with an interest in career progression, there are opportunities to:

  • Take on subject leadership (depending on experience).
  • Run or support with our unique and popular after-school clubs.

Please Note: While ECTs are welcome to apply, unfortunately, we are unable to support induction at this time.

If you're excited by the opportunity to join a school that values its staff and celebrates its pupils' success, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Charlotte on 01616740138 or email Charlotte.gaffney@twrecruitment.com for more information!

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
  • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer