Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Interview Date: 6^th and 7^th October 2026

Post: Class Teacher (ECT’s are very welcome to apply)

To start: As soon as possible

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is a two form entry primary school serving the local community. We are well positioned, being just off the M62, which makes us easily accessible from Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas.

Our pupils are outstandingly behaved, motivated and eager to learn and our dedicated, happy staff team is committed to giving them an excellent start in education.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher to join our hard working and passionate team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to St Peter’s Christian ethos
• Is committed and passionate about teaching and inspiring children
• Has evidence of good or outstanding practice
• Is keen to contribute to the wider work and life of the school
• Is motivated, enthusiastic, willing to learn and is evaluative of their own practice
• Has a commitment to maintaining our high standards of behaviour
• Can demonstrate a clear understanding of how to secure good pupil progress
• Enjoys working as part of a committed, hardworking, happy team
  

We can offer:

• Happy, outstandingly well behaved, friendly children who enjoy coming to school
• A welcoming and inclusive school ethos
• A cheerful, supportive staff team
• A comprehensive, supportive induction programme
• Continued professional development
  

If you are interested in becoming a teacher at our happy school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit please contact the school on 01706 648195 or send an email to office@stpetersce.rochdale.sch

Please return completed application forms to Mr A Whelan (Headteacher) via the school office - office@stpetersce.rochdale.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring, background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them from undertaking work in the UK and that they are able to provide proof of their right to work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The School will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all short-listed candidates and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

Closing Date: Sunday 4^th October 2026 (11:59 pm)

Shortlisting: Monday 5^th October 2026

Observation and Interview: Tuesday 6^th October 2026 and Wednesday 7^th October 2026

This is a temporary contract to cover for maternity leave.