Teacher Main Scale

Role:
Classroom Teacher (Year
4)

Location:

Fir Bank Primary School, Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6SJ

Hours:

Full Time Salary: MPS

Employment type:

Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Start Date:

14th October 2026

We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher who will bring their expertise and forward thinking, to our thriving, happy school. We are a respected one-form entry primary and nursery school positioned at the heart of our community. We are a school part of The Oak Trust, a Multi Academy Trust which creates an all-through MAT from 3 – 18 years.

• Be excellent classroom practitioners with experience in all Key Stages
• Be imaginative, creative and can use this to build a curriculum that engages and challenges our children
• Have proven high standards of teaching and learning and is eager to work as part of a team to improve their practice and help every child reach their full potential
• Have excellent classroom organisation and behavior management skills
• Have a passion for education and has the ability to inspire and motivate our children
• Be able to support children, of all abilities, through inclusive practice
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

• An opportunity to work for a ‘Good’ school as rated by Ofsted, committed to excellence.
• An enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive team of leadership and staff
• Friendly children who are eager, love challenge and are ready to learn
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• An inclusive and positive ethos
• As well as offering you a competitive salary, we also provide free on-site parking and a range of wellbeing support, including access to employee counselling. Located at the east of Manchester, we are easily accessible through local and regional transport links.

Closing date: noon 5th October 2026

Fir Bank Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Disclosure and pre-employment checks.