Primary School Teacher in Prestwich

Location: Prestwich and surrounding areas (Whitefield, Bury, Radcliffe, Middleton and nearby) Sector: Primary (EYFS, KS1 and KS2) Pay: £140-£180 per day, depending on experience and pay scale, paid weekly via [PAYE / umbrella company] Contract: Daily supply, long-term supply (including maternity cover) and permanent placements Start date: After half term / Immediate starts available Want a primary teaching role closer to home in Prestwich? Half term is a good moment to ask whether your current school is still the right one. If you're ready to move, try supply, or look for a permanent post for next term, we can help you do it without resigning in the middle of a term. About Empowering Learning Empowering Learning is an education recruitment agency working with schools across Greater Manchester. We take time to understand each teacher's experience, teaching style and availability before we suggest a school, so every placement is a proper match. We're your employment business too, which means we manage your registration, compliance, placements and pay. The opportunity We're recruiting QTS primary teachers for our Manchester teaching pool, with access to schools in Prestwich, Whitefield, Bury and the surrounding area. They include small village primaries and big multi-form entry academies. You're in charge of the kind of work you do: Daily supply: choose your days and keep your week flexible Long-term supply: block bookings, including maternity and absence cover, so you can build a relationship with a class Permanent roles: we'll help you find a school that suits you and support you through the whole processA named consultant will get to know your preferences and match you with the right schools. Responsibilities Plan and teach engaging, well-organised lessons that follow the national curriculum and the school's own planning where provided Teach in EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2, according to your experience and preference Uphold high standards of behaviour in line with each school's policy Make sure every pupil learns in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment Assess pupil progress, mark work and give feedback as the booking requires Support pupils with SEND and EAL alongside the SENCo and teaching assistants Follow school procedures covering safeguarding, health and safety and the code of conduct Report any safeguarding concern straight away to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Work professionally with school staff, senior leaders and, where required, parents and carersAbout you Essential Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification Recent UK primary teaching experience, or ECT induction completed Confident classroom management and strong communication skills A genuine commitment to safeguarding and children's welfare The right to work in the UK Willingness to complete our full registration and compliance processDesirable Experience in EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2 Experience supporting pupils with SEND or EAL Experience of phonics programmes (e.g. Read Write Inc, Little Wandle) or primary maths mastery approaches A clean, enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service Flexibility to take short-notice and long-term bookingsECTs: you're welcome to apply. We'll explain how supply and long-term placements work alongside your induction. Why this role? Schools in and around Prestwich, so you can spend less time travelling Flexible daily supply or longer-term stability, and you decide which bookings to accept Competitive daily rates, paid weekly A route into long-term and permanent roles whenever you're readyWhy join Empowering Learning? A dedicated consultant who understands your availability and goals Team Teach training: frequent Level 1 & 2 courses from our dedicated staff training office Free CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management A compliance team who guide you through registration step by step £250 when you refer a qualified teacher who joins us and starts workPension auto-enrolment where eligible, holiday pay in line with the Working Time Regulations, and equal treatment on pay and basic working conditions after the qualifying period under the Agency Workers Regulations. Our registration and safer recruitment process We follow safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our obligations under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. All teachers who register with Empowering Learning go through a full set of pre-placement checks before working in any school. These include: An interview (in person or by video) to discuss your experience, motivation and suitability for working with children Proof of identity, including photographic ID and proof of address Right to work verification (including online share code checks where applicable) An enhanced DBS check with barred list check, plus Update Service registration where possible Verification of your qualifications, including QTS A Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) check to confirm you are not prohibited from teaching Two satisfactory references, covering at least the last five years of employment or study, including your most recent employer Overseas criminal record checks (or equivalent) if you have lived or worked outside the UK A full employment history, with any gaps explained Medical fitness confirmation for the role Completion of safeguarding training, including up-to-date knowledge of KCSIE Part OneWe'll support you through each stage and keep you updated, so you know exactly what's needed and when you can start work. Please note that all placements are subject to these checks being completed to our and the school's satisfaction. Safeguarding statement Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. Our recruitment process is designed to deter, reject or identify people who may pose a risk of harm to children. We are an equal opportunities employment business and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Empowering Learning acts as an employment business when supplying temporary workers and as an employment agency for permanent placements. Register your interest today and join our network of teachers in Prestwich. We'll be in touch to get you started. Recruit. Train. Empower. It's what we do. #INDMAN