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Are you looking for continuity within the same school and an opportunity to make an impact in the KS2 department? Look no further for your next opportunity!

On behalf of our client school, Tradewind are looking for a teacher who can work across Year 4 and Year 5 in a wonderful Catholic school based in Dukinfield, Tameside. The school will pay up to £180 per day for the right candidate and hope to build a strong relationship with a regular member of staff who will become part of the team! This Year 4/Year 5 position would commence after half-term until at least Easter with the likelihood of the placement being extended until the end of the academic year.

About the School

The school support a Catholic ethos where children feel valued, secure and respected within the Christian community. It prides itself on being a happy, caring and welcoming community where children's gifts and talents are recognised and celebrated. The exciting, broad and creative curriculum encourages and challenges each child to do their best. It is also proud of its extensive grounds where Forest School is capitalised and learning is child-centred, holistic and supports, play, exploration and risk taking.

About the Role

This cover is a result of staff members being released for non-contact time so the school are ideally looking for commitment from a strong KS2 teacher who will uphold outstanding teaching standards and support the Year 4 and Year 5 classes, ensuring every child reaches their potential. The school are looking to appoint someone with direct experience in KS2, strong subject knowledge and an ability to hit the ground running resulting in a successful placement.

Key Responsibilities

-The successful member of staff will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the KS2 curriculum and ideally have direct experience teaching in Year 4 and 5

-Maintain outstanding standards of teaching and learning in line with curriculum schemes followed at the school

-Be able to scaffold and stretch learning to maximise potential and drive progress

-To use a variety of assessment tools to determine progress and gain feedback for future planning

-Liaise with members of the KS2 department to ensure continuity and support best practice

-Build a strong, respectful rapport with pupils and implement the schools behaviour management policy within the class to maintain school wide consistency

-Read and adhere to all school policies including Safeguarding, behaviour and assessment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a wonderful Dukinfield based school and join a wonderful community where staff, children and families are valued and appreciated.

Essential Requirements

You must hold QTS status or an equivalent teaching qualification.
Have demonstrated success in the primary setting with excellent references to support your previous experience
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and employment breaks must be explained
Have the legal right to work in the UK

For an informal chat about this role or any other opportunities, please call Charlotte on (phone number removed) or email your CV to

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer