Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Ful Time Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: 31,650 - 49,084 Interview Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 CLASS TEACHER MIDDLETON PARISH CHURCH SCHOOL Salary: MPR 1 UPR 3 We are currently a two-form entry Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School in Rochdale with 430 pupils currently on roll. We are in the process of moving to the Forward As One Academy Trust which will take place by 1 st November 2025. We will continue to seek, embody and promote our Christian values of Excellence, truth & grace at every opportunity. We are looking to appoint a new Class teacher to join our school. The successful candidate will work in Year 2 for this academic year. Our school continues to fulfil its mandate as a Church of England primary school as defined by SIAMS. However, we never rest and are looking to continue to develop, improve and flourish. We are driven by high aspirations for all our children combined with a nurturing environment that puts a high premium on their wellbeing and safety. We are proud of our hard-working, dedicated staff and our harmonious school community. We are looking for someone who will love the school as much as we do and work hard to improve it. We are driven by high aspirations for all our children combined with a nurturing environment that puts a high premium on their wellbeing and safety. If you are that person, you will have: Excellent Leadership skills A commitment to realising the potential in every child The ability to inspire and motivate others and develop staff to fulfil their potential and ambitions Excellent communication skills and a determination to work closely with all our stakeholders, including the Church A supportive caring nature It is imperative that you share our vision and values and actively promote the Christian nature and ethos of the school but it is not a requirement for the applicant to be a practising Christian. We are an inclusive school and welcome all. In return, we will offer you: A warm, friendly, supportive community Lovely children Dedicated staff Supportive Governors and strong links with our Church The school s number one priority is safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. It is our expectation that everyone involved with the school will actively share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service. Shortlisting We will unfortunately be unable to notify candidates who are not on the shortlist; therefore, if you have not heard from us your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed to help inform your application. Please contact the School Business Manager, Miss L Stocker, to arrange this on 0161 643 0753 Closing date for applications: Tuesday 21 st October 2025 Shortlisting: Wednesday 22 nd October 2025 Interviews: Wednesday 5 th November 2025 Start Date: Monday 5 th January 2026 To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to lstocker@middletonparishce.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Tuesday 21 st October 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. Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.