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Are you an experience Year 6 Teacher looking for your next challenge? Tradewind is searching for a Year 6 Teacher for maternity cover post. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic educator with a passion for teaching Upper Key Stage 2 pupils. The ideal candidate will:
- Have a genuine passion for working in an urban educational environment and see teaching as a true vocation.
- Firmly believe that every child, regardless of background, can reach their full potential.
- Be motivated by learning and achievement across a comprehensive primary curriculum.
- Uphold high expectations for both learning and behaviour.
- Commit to engaging and inspiring students through effective teaching that drives accelerated progress.
- Be a strong advocate of reflection, collaboration, teamwork, and constructive feedback.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Where: Manchester
Class: Year 6
When: January 2025 - August 2025
Shift pattern: Full time, maternity cover
Pay: £130 - £190 per day (dependant on experience, could be higher)
What The School Can Offer:
- A vibrant, diverse community with over 670 pupils representing every continent and speaking more than 40 languages, creating an inclusive and happy learning environment.
- A warm, welcoming school with a positive atmosphere, enthusiastic students, and supportive parents.
- A forward-thinking school rated "Good" by Ofsted in 2023, with "Outstanding" areas, and a strong track record of pupil achievement, particularly for disadvantaged students.
- An approachable senior leadership team focused on staff development, innovation, and excellence.
- A school culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and carefully considers workload.
- Highly collaborative staff and ample professional development opportunities, including collaboration across the partnership of schools.
Year 6 Teacher Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging lessons in line with the KS2 National Curriculum and the school's creative approach
- Scaffold age-appropriate learning to ensure every child's success
- Keep up-to-date data records and identify learning gaps to maintain high levels of attainment
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with pupils
- Collaborate effectively with Teaching Assistants, key stage teams, and other staff to share resources and best practices
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong references showcasing previous teaching experience
- A full employment history on your CV
- Right to work in the UK
All candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and must provide suitable references.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, contact Tamara on or via email at .
Benefits of Joining Tradewind Recruitment / SANZA Teaching Agency / Accelerate Teaching:
- Competitive pay rates with expert advice
- Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses, webinars, and resources through our National College partnership
- Flexible work tailored to your schedule: daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent roles available locally
- Wellbeing-focused support, with Tradewind being named a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four consecutive years
- Equal Opportunities Employer committed to outstanding candidate service.
