Primary Teacher

An inspiring and nurturing 2-form entry primary school in the heart of Hulme, Manchester is seeking a passionate and creative Reception Teacher to join their dedicated Early Years team from January 2026. This is a full-time position running until July 2026, with an exciting opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

About the School

This warm and welcoming school is proud to serve its diverse local community and is committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. The school places a strong emphasis on early learning, fostering curiosity and independence through play-based experiences and high-quality teaching.

With a talented and collaborative staff team, the school values professional development and ensures that every teacher feels supported, valued, and part of a shared mission to give pupils the very best start to their education.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a Reception class, guiding children through their first formal year of school and laying the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons and activities across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring that all children make excellent progress both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Foster a warm, nurturing classroom environment that supports emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress, using this information to inform planning and next steps.
• Work closely with the parallel Reception teacher and support staff to ensure consistency and excellence across the year group.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with parents and carers, maintaining regular communication about pupil progress.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold its values and ethos.

As well as this fantastic opportunity, Tradewind also offer a range of benefits including access to 100's of online CPD through the National College and on-site payroll service.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a relevant Teaching qualification
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

If you're a teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for