Epworth Education Trust

Early Years Class Teacher - Wesley Methodist Primary School

Overview

Early Years Class Teacher - Wesley Methodist Primary School
Salary Grade: Main Pay Scale - £32,916 to £45,352

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: 1st January 2026

Personal attributes

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, experienced, committed, forward thinking early years class teacher to join our school with excellent teaching who is able to inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice in our school team.

We are looking for an excellent early years teacher who:
• Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established at the school.
• Has a successful record of effective, creative and excellent teaching.
• Will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Wil have a good knowledge and understanding of the most up to date Early Years statutory framework.
• 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

Salary from �32916 to �45352 per year

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
• 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

Wesley Methodist Primary School,
Forth Road,

Radcliffe,

Manchester,

M26 4PX

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further, please contact office@wesley.epworthtrust.org.uk

All application forms should be returned by email to office@wesley.epworthtrust.org.uk  or by post 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: Monday 13th October 2025
Short listing: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Observations: W/C 20th October 2025
Interviews: W/C 20th October 2025


The main base for the role will be Wesley Methodist Primary School.

Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Bury Council

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

Equal opportunities

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.


Please click here to view our Safeguarding policy

Job reference: EYCTWES

 

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