Class Teacher LSK2 (Maternity Cover)

Overview

Job Title: Class Teacher Lower Key Stage 2
Salary Grade: MPS 1 – 6 £31,650 - £43,607
Working Pattern: : 8.40am – 3.40pm Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week
Contract: Maternity Cover
Start Date: 1st Sept 2025

The Governors of Hey with Zion Primary School are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, hardworking and compassionate class teachers with a proven track record, to join our successful and high achieving school. We require a teacher with experience in Key Stage 2 to cover a maternity leave absence.

Personal attributes

The successful candidates will:

will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established at the school.
has a successful record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.
will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school's Christian and nurturing ethos.
will be able to lead a curriculum subject across the school.
will promote collaboration and partnership with all members of our community.
is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and must be a team player who is passionate about teaching.

Salary & Benefits

MPS 1 – 6 £31,650 - £43,607

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.
Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
Strong working partnerships within the Trust
Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
The opportunity to make a difference.
An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
Generous holiday allowance for full-year staff
Pension scheme
Wellbeing Day
Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.
Access to Employment Assistance Programme
Access to training opportunities and professional development

Location

Hey with Zion Primary School
Rowland Way
Lees
Oldham
OL4 3LQ

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school at info@hwz.epworthtrust.org.uk to arrange this. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Mrs Sara Machin on 0161 770 7620.

All application forms should be returned by email to info@hwz.epworthtrust.org.uk with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12.

Closing date: Friday 16th May 2025 9am
Shortlisting: Friday 16th May 2025
Observations: W/C 19th May 2025

Equal opportunities

The role will be at Hey with Zion Primary.

Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Oldham LA.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers, and governors. Our
child protection policy can be read on: www.heywithzion.oldham.sch.uk

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation. religion, belief or race.

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