Job Description

Year 3 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover (Full Time)

Start date: May 2026
Contract: Fixed-term (maternity cover until May 2027)
Salary: MPS 1-6

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Year 3 Class Teacher to join a friendly and welcoming single-form entry primary school in Hyde, Tameside from May 2026, covering maternity leave for one academic year.

The school has a genuinely lovely, family feel, where children, staff and families are known, valued and supported. As part of a Multi-Academy Trust, the school benefits from strong collaboration, high-quality professional development and shared best practice, while retaining its unique identity.

About the School

The school has high expectations for all pupils and is committed to instilling a strong sense of self-belief and aspiration
A key focus is nurturing confident, motivated learners who believe in their own potential
The school provides a creative, relevant and enjoyable learning environment, ensuring that children are engaged and enthusiastic about their learning
Pupils are happy and keen to learn; as a result, they achieve well

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a teacher to develop their practice, whether at the beginning of their career or as an experienced professional seeking a rewarding maternity cover role. The school are able to support the ECT induction if you are newly qualified and offer excellent professional development opportunities in school and across the wider MAT.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Be passionate about teaching and learning with experience in LKS2
Have high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement
Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
Be reflective, enthusiastic and keen to contribute positively to school life

To express your interest in this exciting Year 3 role in Hyde, Tameside, please call Charlotte on 01616740138 or email Charlotte.gaffney@twrecruitment.com.

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