Job Description

Salary

PT1-PT6
35,000 to 45,000 depending on experience

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Manchester

Job category/type

All Primary Key Stages

Date posted

26/09/2025

Job reference

REQ003947



EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover

Start date: 1stJanuary 2026, fixed for 2 termsto 31st August 2026

Salary; dependent on experience

Closing Date: 10thOctober 2025 at 12 noon

Are you an enthusiastic and committed primary school teacher, with great energy, passion and a relentless focus on high standards?

As part of the United Learning Trust, Abbey Hey Academy is a larger than average sized primary school in the heart of Gorton, East Manchester with 650 fantastic children from Nursery to Year 6. Our vision is simple: to ensure children receive the best education that is available to enable them to become the very best that they can be.

We are looking for a teacher who is:

Enthusiastic, dynamic and has a good understanding of teaching, learning and assessment


Committed to ongoing professional development and engaging in research-based teaching methods


Innovative and creative in their approach to teaching and learning


Committed to putting children's education at the centre of everything that happens in the school


Determined to make a difference


Willing and able to contribute to the wider school community


Able to communicate effectively and professionally with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community


Has outstanding relationships with children


As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to use your wider skills and interests to benefit our children. As well as your experience and qualifications, your personal qualities will set you apart and make you an ideal candidate to join our school family. You will bring to the role genuine enthusiasm and drive, with a passionate desire to make a difference. Crucially, you are highly professional and will thrive in a "no excuses" culture. You have a core belief that every single child, irrespective of background and starting point, can and will be successful in their learning.

We can offer you:

A welcoming and vibrant local community


A friendly, hardworking and committed staff


The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers, through Westfield Health


Employee Referral Scheme


Bespoke career pathways for every member of staff


Competitive salary


5 INSET days per year +3 additional planning days each term, dedicated to development and planning and one personal day per annum.


The benefits of working in a successful multi-academy trust and full access to ongoing CPD


Cycle to Work Scheme


In school counselling and confidential helpline support


You are encouraged to visit our school before submitting your application. To arrange please email the Cluster operations Manager: joanne.o'hara@abbeyheyprimary.org.uk

Additional information about the Abbey Hey school family can be found on our school website.

We very much look forward to meeting you.