Levenshulme, South-East Manchester Position: KS1 Teacher Location: Levenshulme, South-East Manchester Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Salary: MPS / UPS dependent on experience Start Date: Immediate About the School This inclusive primary school in Levenshulme is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled KS1 Teacher to join its committed and supportive team. The school serves a culturally diverse community and prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Key Stage 1 provision is a core strength of the school, with an emphasis on developing early literacy, numeracy, and personal development skills. Pupils are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and build resilience, confidence, and independence. Creativity, engagement, and hands-on learning are central to teaching, helping pupils develop problem-solving abilities and a lifelong love of learning. Staff are highly valued and encouraged to grow professionally. The leadership team supports collaborative planning, reflective teaching, and innovation, ensuring that every child’s needs are met. Close partnerships with parents, carers, and external specialists support the holistic development of all pupils. The Role As a KS1 Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching pupils in Year 1 or Year 2, creating a stimulating, inclusive classroom environment that encourages engagement, curiosity, and resilience. You will plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons across all areas of the curriculum, with particular focus on English, mathematics, and foundation subjects. You will also play a key role in supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, helping them develop confidence, independence, and interpersonal skills. Close collaboration with teaching assistants, the SENCO, and senior leadership will ensure targeted support for all pupils, including those with additional needs. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities include: Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons in line with curriculum objectives Assessing, monitoring, and tracking pupil progress and attainment Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment Using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including SEN and EAL pupils Collaborating with teaching assistants, subject leaders, and the SENCO Communicating effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies Participating in CPD, staff meetings, and school initiatives Contributing to extracurricular activities, school trips, and events Maintaining safeguarding, health, and safety standards The Ideal Candidate The school is seeking a KS1 Teacher who: Holds QTS and has experience teaching Key Stage 1 Is passionate about early years education and child development Delivers high-quality, engaging, and differentiated lessons Has strong classroom management and organisational skills Understands and supports SEN, EAL, and pastoral needs Demonstrates reflective and proactive teaching practice Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents Promotes inclusion, wellbeing, and resilience in all pupils Professional Development The school provides: Mentoring and guidance from experienced staff and leaders CPD opportunities in curriculum development, pedagogy, and SEN Opportunities to lead initiatives or projects within the school Support with assessment preparation and intervention strategies Collaborative teaching and learning opportunities across year groups What the School Offers Inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative school culture Supportive and approachable leadership team Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments Focus on staff wellbeing and professional development Long-term career progression opportunities The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives Safeguarding Statement The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff share this responsibility. The successful applicant will undergo enhanced DBS checks, provide satisfactory references, and comply with all safeguarding and child protection policies.