Job Description
Year 4 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)Location: StalybridgeStart Date: November 2025Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (until July 2026)
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive and vibrant school community? We are seeking a talented Year 4 Class Teacher to join our welcoming single-form entry primary school in Stalybridge on a maternity cover basis starting November 2025 and continuing through to the end of the academic year.
This role is ideal for either an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or a more experienced practitioner, but we are specifically looking for someone with recent Key Stage 2 experience, strong subject knowledge, and the ability to hit the ground running.
About Our School
We are proud to serve a wonderfully diverse catchment where every child is valued. Our pupils are happy, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. The school is well-resourced with excellent facilities, including spacious classrooms, modern technology (IWB and Chromebooks), and extensive outdoor areas that enrich both academic learning and the wider curriculum-particularly in sport, music, and the arts.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for a class teacher who is:
* Committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
* Able to create a classroom environment that is inclusive, safe, and inspiring for all pupils.
* Skilled in delivering engaging, purposeful lessons that link learning to real-life contexts.
* Proficient in using formative and summative assessments to inform planning, identify gaps, and implement targeted interventions.
* Confident using modern technology to enhance teaching and learning.
* Strong in behaviour management, maintaining high expectations while fostering a positive, respectful learning atmosphere.
* A team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues and contributes to our school's shared ethos of continual improvement.
In Return, We Offer:
* A friendly and supportive staff team.
* Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are keen to learn.
* Access to high-quality resources and large outdoor spaces.
* A strong culture of professional development and collaboration.
If you are a reflective, adaptable teacher who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive school and is ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact Charlotte on or email your CV/personal statement to
The Benefits of Working with Tradewind
* Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
* Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
* Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
* Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
* We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer