Grade: Mainscale Upper Pay Range M1-UPS3 Contract Type: Temporary Maternity Cover Hours: Full time Working Pattern: Full time Actual Salary: 31,650 - 49,084 (pay award pending) Interview Date: 18 th September 2025 Castleton Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school. The last Ofsted inspection described us as Requires Improvement. We have highly inclusive practices and with to develop our Early Help further. We seek outstanding practitioners who would be able to work specifically in Key Stage 2, suitable for all including ECT and RQT. This is a temporary contract to cover for maternity leave for a period of up to 12 months. This role will involve teaching children in class as a whole, in small groups, in 1 to 1 situations and supporting children who may have special or additional needs. We offer high levels of support, team work, co-operation and the supportive ethos embedded in our vision statement and the UNCRC International Rights of the Child. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to survey@castleton.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on 10 th September 2025. 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 and 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 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 shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.