Grade: Mainscale pay 1 Upper pay range 3 Contract Type: Fixed term Maternity Cover Hours: Full time Working Pattern: Full time Actual Salary: 31,650 - 49,084 Interview Date: Thursday 15 th and Friday 16 th May 2025 Teacher (Maternity Cover) Lowerplace Primary School is a vibrant and highly ambitious school located in Rochdale. We have recently completed a successful Ofsted inspection and are transitioning from three form to two form entry. We are seeking to appoint two teachers to join our friendly and supportive team to cover maternity leaves. The positions will be based in Key Stage 2 starting in September 2025. We can offer you: Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who will love your desire to engage them in their learning. A fully inclusive school, promoting positive behaviour management and supporting all children including those with vulnerabilities A welcoming staff team who are committed to the continuing development of the whole school. We work hard and we enjoy what we do! Very supportive parents and governors. You will: Be an experienced teacher with a very good understanding of how children learn. Understand the importance of using assessment for learning to raise standards and improve pupil achievement. Contribute to the hardworking, dedicated and caring ethos of the school and build positive relations with children, colleagues, parents and governors. Have a good understanding of statutory assessments and preferably have experience in this area. Completed applications should be sent to dthorpe@lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk Closing Date: Thursday 8 th May 2025 Interviews: 15 th May and 16 th May 2025 To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to dthorpe@lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Thursday 8 th May 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. This is a temporary contract to cover for maternity leave and will end on the return of the post holder