Primary Teacher

Role: Primary Teacher (KS1 & KS2)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £750–£900 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: September 2026 – Long-Term & Permanent Roles

To apply, you must provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Are you ready for your next teaching opportunity this September?

At Connex Education, we’re working with a growing number of welcoming primary schools across Manchester that are looking to appoint passionate and dedicated KS1 and KS2 Teachers for long-term and permanent positions starting in September 2026 .

Whether you’re an experienced teacher seeking a fresh challenge, looking to progress your career, or searching for a school that truly values and supports its staff, we’re here to help you find the right fit.

As a proud recruitment partner of Shaw Education Trust and Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust , we offer exclusive access to exciting opportunities within well-established, high-performing schools, as well as a wide network of local primary schools across Manchester.

Assignment Details

We are recruiting for a variety of roles, including:

• Full-time long-term teaching positions across KS1 and KS2.
• Permanent teaching opportunities within supportive primary schools.
• Maternity cover and long-term absence roles.
• Subject and phase leadership opportunities for experienced teachers.
• Intervention and booster teaching.
• Roles tailored to your experience, strengths and career aspirations.

Why Choose Connex Education?

At Connex Education, we believe great teachers deserve great support. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
• Excellent rates of pay based on your experience and qualifications.
• Exclusive access to roles through our partnerships with Shaw Education Trust and Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust .
• A dedicated education consultant who takes the time to understand your career goals and matches you with the right schools.
• Free access to accredited CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Wellbeing support and refresher training to help you thrive in today’s classroom.
• Opportunities to secure permanent employment with our partner schools.
• Local opportunities that suit your preferred locations and work-life balance.

Person Specification

To be considered, you will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent experience teaching within UK primary schools.
• A strong understanding of the KS1 and/or KS2 National Curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• A creative and engaging approach to teaching that inspires pupils to achieve their best.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A current DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you’re looking for a rewarding long-term or permanent teaching role in Manchester from September 2026 , we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and let Connex Education connect you with schools where you can make a lasting impact, continue to develop your career and enjoy the support of a team that puts teachers first.

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Connex Education Partnership acts as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.