Job Description

Beech Street Primary School


Beech Street, Eccles, Manchester


M30 8GB


Tel No: 0161 921 1606


E-Mail: beechstreet.primaryschool@salford.gov.uk

Required for Monday 1st September 2025

Key Stage 1 Class Teacher Fixed term 24 months.



The Governors are looking to appoint a passionate, inspirational and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our vibrant, cheerful school.


The position will be for a lower Key Stage 1 teacher.



As part of the school team, you will:

work with happy and enthusiastic children work within a caring, welcoming atmosphere be part of an excellent team of staff and governors enjoy being part of a well-resourced school develop and enjoy a commitment to personal and professional development


The successful candidate will:

be committed to finding the best in everyone and building pupil confidence have excellent communication skills and the ability to use their own initiative to lead learning have high expectations of all children and be a positive role model have the ability to create a learning environment which is safe, stimulating and matches the interests of the pupils have the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload have some interests outside of teaching to help promote wellbeing


Beech Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. 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 2023.


If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants



You are welcome to visit the school.

School viewings Monday 7th @4pm, Wednesday 9th @ 4pm

Please contact Mrs Hutchings, School Business Manager to book on a viewing of the school on an above date.

Closing date: Thursday 10th July

Shortlisting date:

Friday 11th July 2025 Emails for shortlisting to on this day before 3pm

Interview date -

Monday 14th July 2025


Morning Shortlisted candidates will have a tour and a 20 minute lesson observation (email to follow with details).


Afternoon Invited Candidates to attend a 45 minute interview.



We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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