Withington, South Manchester Position: KS1 Teacher Location: Withington, South 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 vibrant primary school in Withington is looking for an inspiring KS1 Teacher to join a dedicated and supportive team. The school serves a diverse community and is recognised for its inclusive ethos, commitment to high-quality teaching, and focus on nurturing the whole child. KS1 provision is a key strength of the school, with an emphasis on fostering creativity, curiosity, and resilience in young learners. The school encourages children to engage actively with learning, ask questions, and develop confidence in their abilities. Staff work collaboratively to ensure a consistent, stimulating learning environment across all Year 1 and Year 2 classes. The leadership team is highly supportive and values professional growth, reflective practice, and innovation in teaching. Partnerships with parents, local community organisations, and external specialists ensure every child’s individual needs are addressed. The Role As a KS1 Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching pupils in Year 1 or Year 2, planning and delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum. You will create a stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. You will also play a vital role in supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, helping them build resilience, confidence, and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with teaching assistants, the SENCO, and senior leaders, you will ensure all pupils—including those with additional needs—receive the support they require to thrive. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities include: Planning and delivering high-quality, differentiated lessons across the curriculum Monitoring, assessing, and tracking pupil progress and attainment Supporting pupils’ emotional, social, and behavioural development Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment Using a range of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEN and EAL Collaborating with teaching assistants, subject leaders, and the SENCO Communicating effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies Participating in CPD, staff meetings, and school improvement initiatives Contributing to extracurricular activities, school events, and educational trips Maintaining safeguarding, health, and safety standards The Ideal Candidate The school is looking for a KS1 Teacher who: Holds QTS and has experience teaching Key Stage 1 Is passionate about early years education and child development Can deliver engaging and differentiated lessons Has strong classroom management and organisational skills Understands and supports SEN, EAL, and pastoral needs Demonstrates a reflective, proactive approach to teaching Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents Promotes inclusion, wellbeing, and resilience in all pupils Professional Development The school provides: Mentoring and support from experienced staff and leaders CPD opportunities in pedagogy, curriculum development, and SEN Opportunities to lead initiatives or projects within the school Support in preparing pupils for assessments and interventions Collaborative teaching and learning projects across year groups What the School Offers Inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative school culture Experienced and supportive leadership Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development Long-term career progression opportunities The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s 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 candidate will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks, provide satisfactory references, and comply with safeguarding and child protection policies.