Temporary Class Teacher

OLDFIELD BROW PRIMARY SCHOOL
Taylor Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4LE

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TEMPORARY CLASS TEACHER (YEAR
5) Maternity Cover From 1 January 2027
MPR1 MPR6

The Governing Body and Children of Oldfield Brow Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional, inspirational and dedicated teacher to join our large committed staff team from January 2027 with a potential earlier start of October half term. This post will initially be temporary.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team as we develop the future of our school to ensure that every child is able to “thrive within a changing world” (School Vision). At Oldfield Brow, we have one simple belief, “At Oldfield Brow, we believe that EVERY child is exceptional” and can be summarised by our school motto, in which all members of the school community aim to: “Inspire the Exceptional”

Oldfield Brow Primary School is a highly aspirational school that places the children at the heart of school improvement and decision making.

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who is focused on inspiring the exceptional potential of all learners in both their academic and personal development;
• Is able to adapt teaching and approaches to ensure all learners make at least good progress from their starting points;
• Is a proactive and engaging team member who works collaboratively as part of a dynamic team to ensure excellence across all aspects of the school’s work;
• Is keen to develop innovative ways to ensure all children make exceptional progress and have the knowledge and attitude they need to thrive in our changing world;
• Is energetic and enthusiastic and committed to their own professional development;
• Is a reflective practitioner who is able to adapt the curriculum sequencing and teaching techniques to ensure all children are able to reach their challenging targets;
• Is committed to inclusive quality first teaching to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their starting points, are able to aspire towards their limitless potential.

• Happy, polite, well-behaved and successful children who really do make their teachers proud to be in school each day;
• A happy and dedicated staff team that is committed to achieving the highest academic outcomes and excellent personal development of all learners;
• A newly formed leadership team that is firmly focused on research-informed school improvement and staff development as a way of securing the best, fully inclusive, teaching and learning experiences for our children;
• Dedicated and enthusiastic parents/carers who want to work with professionals to secure the best outcomes for their children.

This school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and prohibition of teaching. Two professional references will also be required.

Please call the school office on  should you wish to visit our school.

Please complete a Trafford teaching application form and return applications to the school addressed to the Headteacher or via email:

Closing date:
Tuesday 14 July 2026
Interviews will be held on:
Monday 20 July 2026 (TBC)

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