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Year 6 Teacher - Maternity Cover Opportunity
Are you an experienced Year 6 teacher ready for your next exciting challenge? Or maybe an ECT with a KS2 preference. Tradewind is seeking a dedicated, passionate educator to join one of our partner schools in Manchester for a maternity cover role. If you're committed to making a difference in an urban school environment and love working with Upper Key Stage 2 pupils, we'd love to hear from you!
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be passionate about teaching as a vocation, especially in a dynamic urban setting
- Firmly believe every child, regardless of background, can achieve their full potential
- Be motivated by pupil learning and achievement across the full primary curriculum
- Uphold high expectations for learning and behaviour
- Commit to teaching that engages and accelerates pupil progress
- Embrace reflection, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Role Details:
- Location: Manchester
- Class: Year 6
- Duration: January 2025 - August 2025 (maternity cover)
- Schedule: Full time
- Pay: £130 - £190 per day (based on experience, with potential for higher rates)
What This School Offers:
- A vibrant, diverse community with over 670 pupils from varied backgrounds, speaking more than 40 languages
- A welcoming and positive school environment, with enthusiastic students and supportive parents
- A "Good" Ofsted rating (2023), with "Outstanding" areas and a record of strong student achievement
- A senior leadership team that prioritises staff development, innovation, and wellbeing
- Collaborative staff culture with ample professional development opportunities, including cross-school collaboration
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver dynamic lessons aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum and the school's creative approach
- Scaffold age-appropriate learning to support each pupil's success
- Maintain detailed records, addressing learning gaps to ensure strong attainment
- Foster trust-based relationships with pupils and engage collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, key stage teams, and other staff
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong references demonstrating prior teaching experience
- Complete employment history on your CV
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references
Why Join Tradewind Recruitment / SANZA Teaching Agency / Accelerate Teaching?
- Competitive pay rates with tailored expert advice
- Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources through our National College partnership
- Flexible work options: daily supply, long-term contracts, and local permanent roles
- Supportive wellbeing initiatives, with Tradewind named a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four years running
- Dedicated service as an Equal Opportunities Employer
If this sounds like your ideal role, reach out to Tamara at or via email at . We look forward to connecting!
