The Collective Community Trust is a newly formed Trust responsible for seven primary schools. As a central team we are committed to providing high quality support services to support the schools in the Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary class teacher to join our team of caring and committed professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual to join our school team, based at Whitefield Community Primary School.
Whitefield Community Primary is a welcoming, vibrant school which has trauma informed and nurturing practice at the heart of its rich, inspiring curriculum and experiences.
Due to the maternity leave of a valued member of our team, the Governors are seeking to appoint a personable, positive, and capable class teacher who understands the importance of high-quality teaching, learning, and curriculum. We are looking for someone who will inspire children, support them in overcoming barriers to learning, and nurture a love of life-long learning.
We are seeking:
* An ambitious, dedicated, and passionate class teacher.
* A practitioner with a proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, making a positive impact across the primary age range, from Early Years to Year 6.
* A relationship builder who can sustain and strengthen our school's positive ethos and work effectively with all members of our community children, parents/carers, staff, governors, and external partners.
* Someone whose values and vision align with those of our school, bringing child-centred, innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and wider support for children and families.
* A teacher with a genuine passion for learning and curriculum development, shaped by the needs and interests of the children.
* A committed professional who will support every stage of the learning journey, upholding high expectations for all children and building strong relationships with their families.
If you are a hard-working and creative teacher with the drive to develop and grow within your role and you bring enthusiasm, initiative, a secure understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, and the ambition to make a significant impact on the lives of our children we would love to hear from you.
We will offer:
Our School can offer:
* Amazing, polite and hardworking children
* A creative school that places the child at the heart of all we do
* A multi-cultural and diverse school community with strong partnerships with parents
* An inspiring curriculum built on the love of the outdoors, collaboration and technology which inspires life-long learning
* A school committed to Outdoor Learning and Forest School practice
* A Rights Respecting School of Active Citizens who understand they can change the world
* A diverse staff team who bring their individual talents, skills and personality to their teaching and school life
* A community which celebrates collective and individual success and nurtures collective and individual development
* A strong value of and offer for well-being, for children and staff
Our Trust can offer:
* A supportive and caring environment
* Opportunities for professional development
* A friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the trust.
* A forward-thinking Trust who value strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction
* A Trust that is innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop.
Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
You are welcome to tour school before applying. Tours of School will take place after school by appointment only, on the following dates:
Thursday 8th May at 4pm
Monday 12th May at 4pm
For further information please see:
- Job description
- Person specification
- Application Form
Application pack to be returned to: whitefield@bury.gov.uk
Deadline: Wednesday 14th May, 2025 at 12 noon Applications will not be considered after this time.
Shortlisting: Thursday 15th May, 2025 Shortlisted candidates will be contacted no later than the end of the working day on Thursday 15 May 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 20th May, 2025 Time to be confirmed for shortlisted candidates.
We are proud of our welcoming and vibrant school community and would be delighted to show you what makes Whitefield Community Primary School such a special place to learn and work. We warmly encourage you to arrange a visit and look forward to receiving your application.
Mrs Katya Dearing
Head of School
Application Form
Job Description
Person Specification
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