Primary School Teacher - KS2 - September start

Primary School Teacher – Key Stage 2 (KS2)

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
Start Date: September
Contract: Fixed-term – until February Half-Term
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (depending on experience)

Role Overview

A friendly and supportive primary school in Macclesfield is seeking an enthusiastic and committed KS2 Primary School Teacher to join their team from September until the February half-term.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a Key Stage 2 class, delivering engaging lessons that support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development, while maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and confidence.
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to support a safe and productive classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leaders.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to staff meetings, planning sessions and school activities when required.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 2 (ECTs welcome to apply).
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Ability to plan differentiated lessons to meet a range of abilities.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A positive, flexible and professional approach to teaching.

Desirable

• Experience delivering phonics (e.g. Read Write Inc, Little Wandle, or similar).
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN or additional learning needs.
• Familiarity with continuous provision or play‑based learning.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.