Job Description

ear 1 Teacher - Primary School (Manchester)
September 2026 - February 2027 | Key Stage 1 Teaching Role

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a nurturing and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in the Manchester area from September 2026 through to February 2027.

This inclusive and community-focused school is committed to providing a safe, engaging and inspiring learning environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. With a strong emphasis on early learning, phonics and personal development, the school is looking for a committed KS1 practitioner who can build strong foundations for young learners during this important stage of their education.

The Successful Candidate Will:

  • Deliver engaging and creative Year 1 lessons across the KS1 curriculum
  • Support pupil's early development in reading, writing and maths, with a strong focus on phonics
  • Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment
  • Use assessment effectively to identify next steps and support pupil progress
  • Work collaboratively with staff, parents and support teams to promote positive outcomes

To Be Considered You Must:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1 or Early Years
  • Demonstrate strong behaviour management and a nurturing teaching style
  • Be committed to high standards of teaching, learning and pupil development

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

This opportunity in South Manchester is ideal for a teacher who values teamwork, consistency, and making a real difference in the early years of education.

To apply, please contact Marielle on 0161 674 0138 or email marielle.coutin@twrecruitment.com

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