Job Description

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Fixed Term (August 2026)

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: 31,650 - 49,084

Interview Date: Lesson Observation 20th October 2025 Interview 23rd October 2025

Castleton Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school. The last Ofsted inspection described us as requires improvement. We have highly inclusive practices and with to develop our Early Help further.


We seek outstanding practitioners who would be able to work specifically in lower Key Stage 2, suitable for all including ECT and RQT. This will be for a year 3 class.


This role will involve teaching children in class as a whole, in small groups, in a 1 to 1 situation and supporting children who may have special or additional needs.


We offer high levels of support, team work, co-operation and the supportive ethos embedded in our vision statement and the UNCRC International Rights of the Child.


To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and

send completed applications to

survey@castleton.rochdale.sch.uk

by 11:59pm on 15

th

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.

This is a Fixed Term contract and will end 31st August 2026

due to unpredictable changes in pupil numbers.