KS2 Class Teacher

Hursthead Junior School
Kirkstead Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire
SK8 7PZ
Telephone 0161 439 6961
Email: headteacher@hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk
Website: https://www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/

KS2 Class Teacher
MPS
32.5 Hours, Full Time
Monday - Friday
Temporary for 2026/27 academic year

Application Deadline: 16th April 2026 11:59pm
Completed forms should be returned to the Head Teacher, Mrs Tracy Kendrick, at the email address above. All applicants must use the application form provided at the bottom of the page. CVs and other forms of application will not be accepted.
Longlisted candidates: Teaching Observations: 28th April 2026
Shortlisted candidates: Interviews: 29th April 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted before 23rd April 2026 with further details of the interview process

Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

Your Role

The Trustees of the Kirkstead Education Trust at Hursthead Junior School wish to appoint inspirational individuals with a passion for exciting teaching and high levels of achievement for all. We are proud of our commitment to the development of the whole child and we would like to recruit teachers who can enhance our existing team and promote our REAL wheel values (Responsible, Enthusiastic, Aspirational Leaders).

About You

The successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner able to work flexibly with colleagues within a strong team and support curriculum development
• Reflect on, and adapt accordingly, their own practice and its impact on the learning outcomes for children
• Quickly build rapport with children, understanding their needs to help them reach their full potential and contribute to raising standards across the school
• Prioritise children’s wellbeing, mental health and pastoral care
• Communicate positively and effectively with children, staff and parents
• Meet constant challenges with enthusiasm, determination, resilience and good humour
• Be pro-active and contribute to wider school life.

About Our School

In return, we can offer:

• A learning environment with confident children who thrive on enrichment opportunities
• A supportive, dedicated and friendly staff team who put fun into learning
• Year group teams who work collaboratively to share the planning workload and provide professional and emotional support for each other
• A Governing Board and Senior Leaders who actively promote wellbeing for all
• Comprehensive, high quality professional development opportunities which embrace change and innovation, and help you to fulfil your potential
• Plenty of opportunities for fancy dress!

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Mrs Tracy Kendrick on headteacher@hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk / 0161 439 6961 for an informal discussion about the role.

The Kirkstead Education Trust, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the school on its behalf. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Kirkstead Education Trust directly.

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