Class Teacher

Meadowbank Primary School

Formby Avenue

Atherton

Manchester

M46 0HX

Qualified Teachers Pay scale

Full Time

Temporary until August 2027 with the possibility of longer.

Required for September 2026

Year 3 Class teacher

Do you have a love of learning? Do you want to inspire future generations? Are you passionate about making difference? Are you ready for your next challenge? If so, then we would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to become a classroom teacher at Meadowbank Primary School. Meadowbank is a unique mainstream primary school that has an onsite Family Hub, a maintained nursery, a resourced KS1 and KS2 provision and a SEND unit integrated within the main school. Leaders wish to appoint an innovative, ambitious, organised and forward-thinking teacher, to work in partnership with the Headteacher and Leadership Team at our successful and happy school.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Wants to make a difference
• Has high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour;
• Is a passionate teacher, committed to raising standards of achievement for all pupils;
• Is committed to sharing best practice;
• Has a good understanding of assessment and tracking;
• Has the ability to lead, inspire and motivate colleagues and pupils;
• Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas, a team player;
• Is someone who has an approachable manner, both personally and professionally, and a good sense of humour;
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to establish positive working
• relationships with colleagues and pupils;
• Is enthusiastic about parental and wider community links, and able to build positive
• relationships with families;
• Takes an active part in all aspects of school life willing to go the extra mile;
• Places safeguarding at the heart of their teachings.
• If that sounds like you, then you could be working for a school which is:
• A very welcoming, good school with the capacity to be outstanding;
• A place where you can thrive and grow;
• Full of dedicated, hardworking and talented staff;
• Blessed with well behaved, motivated and happy learners;
• Guided by committed and supportive Governors;
• Providing a genuine opportunity for you to make a difference;
• Committed to support and guidance through CPD and a wide range of experiences;
• An attractive and well-resourced learning environment;
• Led by a committed Headteacher and senior leadership team with a clear vision that prioritises wellbeing;
• Providing a unique opportunity to work in an inclusive school, with a Family Hub on site, a maintained nursery, a SEND unit and a resourced provision.

Please visit our website at www.meadowbankprimaryschool.co.uk to find out more about our school.

Potential applicants are encouraged and warmly invited to visit Meadowbank Primary School - please ring 01942 874271 to book an appointment with the Headteacher.

Applications forms and further particulars are available from the School Business Manager,

Mrs Jennifer Parkinson.

Email: bman@admin.meadowbank.wigan.sch.uk

Letters in support of applications should clearly indicate your suitability for this post and be no more than three sides of A4 font size 12.

Closing date and time Midnight 5th July 2026

Interviews will take place on Thursday 9th July 2026

Applications forms are returnable to the school.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

The employer is committed to safeguarding.

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