Key Role Information

Salary
MPS/UPS 32,916.00 - 51,048.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
23/01/2026 17:00
Interview
9/2/26
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS/UPS (ECT applications welcome)
Department
Teaching
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
25.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Parklee Primary School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Teacher on a fixed term contract for at least 12 months. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.

 

The Job

  • To ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all pupils.
  • To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
  • To share and support the School’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

 

What are the job requirements?

  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Qualified to at least degree level
  • Teaching experience in Primary Teaching Phase: Upper KS2
  • Strength in teaching phonics and reading
  • Knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
  • Effective teaching, learning, assessment and reporting strategies including the use of ICT


About Parklee Primary School:

Parklee Primary School sits at the heart of the community and encompasses the values and strengths of the town’s proud history with our origins dating us back to the original Lee Street School. We are proud to be part of the Education Partnership Trust (EPT), who are committed to creating outstanding schools which transform learning, lives, and communities.

 

Our school has a culture built around our values of Positivity, Aspiration, Resilience, Kindness, Loyalty, Empathy and Excellence. These core values underpin everything we do.

 

Our school has a positive reputation for embracing and celebrating every kind of achievement. This is reflected in our commitment to inclusion and unity. Relationships and attitudes are very positive and an ethos exists in which learning together becomes an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for all making our school a happy and engaging place to learn and work. 

 

Every member of our team here at Parklee are proudly committed to ensuring that every child flourishes. Our children are incredibly precious to us and we understand how important it is that they develop as happy, well-rounded individuals. We enjoy working alongside our parents and carers to enable their children to thrive here as they become successful and engaged learners.

 

Our school is fortunate to serve a strong and unique community and we are very proud of our history and position within that. By working together with ambition and optimism, strengthened with local support, we provide every opportunity for the children and families to thrive and shine.

 

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.


Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed. 


Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

  • Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Access to government pension schemes.
  • Free parking.
  • Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
  • Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. 


Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com


We warmly welcome a visit to the school or an informal conversation prior to application, to arrange this please contact - enquiries@parklee-ept.com


Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Trust Wide Intranet for Shared Resources
Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing
Simply Health Cash Back Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme

Parklee Primary School

Mark Vickerman

mvickerman@parklee-ept.com

Wardour Street
Atherton
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M46 0AR

Safeguarding Information

The Education Partnership Trust is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. 


Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.