Class Teacher

Ref : 000629

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Pay scale- M1-M6 (ECT’s welcome to apply)

Full Time

From September 2025 (Possibility that the role may become permanent due to future school expansion).

Whilst our current Reception teacher is on maternity leave, we would like to welcome someone new to join our caring, enthusiastic and dedicated staff team. The class teacher will work in our Reception class with experienced Teaching Assistants. They will join us on our ‘Hygge Journey’ as we complete the Curiosity Approach Accreditation to develop our setting into a ‘home from home’ environment. St. John’s is currently on a journey to become a one form entry school with our new two story build starting in February 2025. This development allows us to grow our team as we move gradually towards becoming one form entry and this could provide the opportunity for this role to become permanent in the future.

Are you someone who can offer :

• A desire to ensure every child fulfils their potential
• Excellent subject knowledge of the curriculum across EYFS and KS1
• The ability and drive to generate high levels of attainment / progress
• High expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Creative and inspirational approaches to learning and the curriculum
• Excellent questioning skills
• A commitment to making a positive difference to St. John’s community
• A commitment to personal learning and professional development
• Excitement when faced with a challenge
• Excellent team work with a positive attitude
• Commitment to personal professional development and supporting the development of a professional learning community within our multi-academy trust.

Our school is proud to offer :

Working for St. John’s CE, Thornham means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside St. John’s CE, Thornham the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https : / / careers.cranmereducationtrust.com / .

This position will be based at St. John’s CE, Thornham but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer :

St. John’s CE, Thornham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to :

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date : Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 4pm

Interviews : Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Start Date : 1st September 2025

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.