Job title: Year 1 Class Teacher
Salary: Teachers Main Scale M1-M6 (£32,916- £45,352)
Hours of work: 32.5 hours
Working Pattern: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday 11th June 2026
For more information and an application pack, please email [email protected] or download the application pack from the Greater Jobs website. Completed application forms should be returned to the school by email to [email protected] or by post to Thorn Grove Primary School, Woodstock Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7LD.
Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026
Your Role
The Headteacher, Governors and children at Thorn Grove Primary School wish to appoint an
enthusiastic, caring and passionate Year 1 teacher to join our successful, friendly and inclusive school. We are an excellent school committed to the highest quality education and professional development where we nurture our whole school community to be curious, respectful, aspirational individuals.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
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Has a caring nature with the ability to inspire a love of learning through the use of Narrative Immersion
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Has enthusiasm, drive and the ability to be engaging
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Has a ‘we can’ approach to inclusion with a determination to remove barriers to learning
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Has excellent organisational and classroom management skills
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Will set high expectations and deliver high standards for all children through adaptive teaching practices
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Will consult and communicate effectively with all members of the school community
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Will maintain and promote the values and ethos of the school
About Our School
We can offer you:
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A highly committed, enthusiastic and professional staff team
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A calm learning environment where creative teaching and learning excites every day
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Friendly, well-behaved children who are keen to learn
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A commitment to developing research informed practice
- Positive and supportive relationships with the school community
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A commitment to your professional development
Thorn Grove Primary School is a high achieving, one form entry primary school in Cheadle Hulme, recognised for its inclusive ethos and practise. It has a school nursery on site and a specialist provision for deaf pupils run by the Hearing and Vision Specialist Service. We are currently in a consultation process regarding joining The Laurus Trust and are excited about the significant professional development, collaboration and career opportunities that this partnership will bring for our staff and wider school community.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and providing a broad and balanced curriculum and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants are welcome and encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the school office prior to visiting.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online searches..
Only applications on the school’s application form will be considered. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
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