Class Teacher - KS2

Employer: Claypool Primary School
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: Main Scale T1 - T9 £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover

Live On Site Until: noon on 25^th September 2026
Applications Close: noon on 25^th September 2026

Start Date: 22^nd February 2027
ECTs considered: Yes

Job Details

KS2 CLASS TEACHER

Required from Monday 22^nd February 2027

Salary: Main scale

Contract Type: Fixed term maternity cover until 31^st December 2027

The Governors at Claypool wish to invite suitably qualified teachers to apply for the post of Key Stage Two Class Teacher.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children;
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations;
• Has excellent communication skills;
• Is energetic and enthusiastic;
• Is caring, patient and flexible;
• Is keen to join our hardworking, committed and friendly team.

In return we can offer:

• Friendly and caring children who have a positive attitude to learning;
• A committed and motivated staff team supported by an active Board of Governors;
• A school where everyone is valued;
• A genuine opportunity for shared leadership and professional development;
• A commitment to your health and well-being including a private health care package.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Visits to meet the children and staff are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit to school please contact the school on 01204 333426.

We believe that shortlisted candidates should have time to consider their responses to the questions before the interview and so the questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates 30 minutes before the interview.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by noon on Friday 25^th September 2026
Shortlisting Tuesday 29^th September 2026

Teaching task at Claypool Primary School Tuesday 6^th, Wednesday 7^th or Thursday 8^th October 2026

Interviews Friday 9^th October 2026