Job Description

Year 1 Class Teacher - Full Time

Start date: September 2026

Salary: MPS 1-6

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Year 1 Class Teacher to join a friendly and welcoming primary school in South Manchester from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a diverse and community-focused school that places a strong emphasis on inclusion, wellbeing and high-quality teaching. The school is known for its supportive leadership team, collaborative staff culture and commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential

About the School

  • Serves a diverse community with a strong focus on inclusion, equality and respect
  • Prioritises both personal development and academic progress, especially in early reading and communication
  • Delivers a broad, engaging and language-rich curriculum that fosters a love of learning
  • Supportive, collaborative staff team with strong leadership and clear professional development pathways
  • Enthusiastic, resilient pupils who contribute to a positive and purposeful school environment

This role offers an excellent opportunity for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners. The school provides strong support for ECT induction and ongoing professional development, alongside a collaborative and experienced staff team.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience or a strong interest in KS1, particularly Year 1
Be passionate about teaching and learning, with a nurturing and engaging approach
Have high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
Be reflective, proactive and keen to contribute to wider school life

If you are looking for a supportive school where you can develop your practice and make a real impact in early education, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role please contact Marielle Coutin on 01616740138 or email Marielle.Coutin@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
  • 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

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