Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated primary teacher ready to take on the challenge of Year 6 this September? Do you have a passion for supporting pupils through their final year of primary school in a supportive Oldham setting? If so, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Tradewind are currently recruiting for a dedicated Year 6 Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Oldham on a full-time basis from September.

You will be responsible for leading a Year 6 class for the full academic year, preparing pupils for SATs while ensuring a balanced, engaging curriculum that supports both academic progress and pupil wellbeing. The school prides itself on its strong community ethos, supportive leadership team, and commitment to helping pupils transition confidently into secondary education. Staff benefit from excellent resources, collaborative planning, and a positive working environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven experience teaching within KS2, ideally with exposure to Year 6 or upper Key Stage 2
  • A strong understanding of SATs preparation and the Year 6 curriculum
  • Confidence in delivering engaging lessons across core subjects, particularly English and Maths (experience with schemes such as White Rose Maths is desirable)
  • A positive and inclusive teaching style, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues
  • Effective behaviour management skills and the ability to maintain a focused, productive classroom environment
  • Experience differentiating learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively during a key assessment year

Essential requirements:

  • QTS (or an equivalent teaching qualification)
  • Recent KS2 teaching experience supported by strong references
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Right to work in the UK

To apply, please contact Marielle on 0161 674 0138 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 well being 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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