Woodheys Primary School
Meadway
Sale
M33 4PG
Website: www.woodheys.trafford.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr. J Beisly
YEAR 2 TEACHER - Start Date: 18 January 2027 (could be earlier on 5 January 2027 if available) Fixed Term (1 year maternity cover) to 31 December 2027MPR / ECTs welcome1.0 FTE Full Time
Do you share our commitment to help every child achieve their full potential?
Woodheys Primary School is a popular oversubscribed school with a happy, inclusive community of enthusiastic pupils, dedicated and experienced staff, committed governors and supportive parents.
The Governing Body would like to appoint a Key Stage 1 Practitioner. Experience of teaching and assessing in line with the New Curriculum is essential. Experience across EYFS and key stage 1 is desirable.
Woodheys Primary School offers:
- Broad and varied curriculum with an emphasis on creativity
- An enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team
- Happy, well behaved, confident and high-achieving children
- Fantastic grounds with numerous outdoor learning spaces
- Forest School, Artsmark Gold , Music Mark and PE Platinum Mark
- A supportive and committed Governing Body
- Interested and involved parents/carers and an active Friends of Woodheys (Parents Association)
- Thriving website that reaches out to the whole community
- Effective opportunities for Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
Woodheys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Such posts will require a Disclosure and Barring Form. This form and subsequent references will be collated prior to interview.
Woodheys Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Closing date - Friday 9 October 2026
Shortlisting - Friday 9 October 2026
Observations and interviews – Week Beginning Monday 12 October 2026
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Year 2 Teacher employer: Trafford Council
Trafford Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on local services. With hybrid working options and a commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to a modern Audit and Assurance service that prioritises positive customer outcomes in a vibrant community.
