Jobs With Tameside

Tameside, situated between Manchester city centre and the Peak District - offers an excellent career to innovative and forward-looking staff.

Tameside has been awarded the top rating of 4 stars by the Audit Commission and was described by inspectors as "one of the best performing metropolitan authorities in the country".

Tameside provides a mix of urban and rural living, with the peace and quiet of the countryside minutes from vibrant night-life and culture. It's a friendly and hard-working place. Inward investment is at an all-time high and the council has won many awards for its customer service and innovative web-based technology.

Tameside Council is innovative and ambitious - independent inspectors recognise that. Audit Commission inspectors said Tameside is "improving faster than any other council in the country". We're a learning organisation. Partnership is our watchword. Tameside has a culture of innovation and performance and with the political stability of the council, councillors and staff have been able to develop the council's potential together. We are rightly proud of our achievements to date. But we're hungry for more success.

Tameside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Join us - and be ambitious too!

'Tameside MBC is a Smoke Free zone' smoking is not allowed in any premises by any person

Post	Closing Date	Ref No.
year 2 teacher greswell primary school	6th July 2009	TE190
technology teacher two trees sports colleg	8th July 2009	TE182
nursery teacher acorn nursery school	9th July 2009	TE193
ks1 class teacher holden clough community primary school	10th July 2009	TE189
teacher of dance egerton park arts college	10th July 2009	TE191
0.5 class teacher parochial ce primary school	15th July 2009	TE195
headteacher gee cross holy trinity ce voluntary controlled primary school	20th July 2009	TE192

It is Council policy that all new employees serve a six month probationary period

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greswell primary school percy road, denton, tameside, M34 2DH year 2 teacher Post Funded until: Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of sickness (Graded at:MPS) - Hours: full time teaching hours Please Quote Ref. No: TE190 Closing Date: 6th July 2009 Required for September 2009     The Governors, pupils and staff wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and dynamic Year 2 Teacher with experience of SATs to join our talented upper key stage 1 team.    The post will be a fixed term contract for one year or until the return of the post holder.    We are looking for a forward thinking teacher who:    * Is energetic and creative  * Enjoys striving for excellence  * Has high expectations of children and support staff  * Is eager to be part of a team who believes in cross-curricular teaching  * Has a commitment to inclusion  * Has an ability to inspire children  * Is a productive team player  * Has positive behaviour strategies  * Has Key Stage 1 SATs experience  * Will take responsibility for PSHE and the Healthy School Initiative.    Greswell School has the Investors in People Award and is committed to the training and development of all staff    If you would like to come in and look around the school, please feel free to call us.    This post requires an enhanced CRB Disclsoure View Job Description / Person Specification for year 2 teacher(TE190). Apply for year 2 teacher(TE190).

two trees sports colleg two trees lane, denton, tameside, M34 7QL technology teacher Post Funded until: Fixed Term Contract until Augaust 2010; due to the school amalgamating in 2010 (Graded at:MPS) - Hours: full time teaching hours Please Quote Ref. No: TE182 Closing Date: 8th July 2009 A creative and enthusiastic teacher of Technology is required to work in our dynamic Technology Department from 1st September 2009. You should be able to teach Electronics and Resistant Materials at Key Stages 3 and 4.    This post requires an enhanced CRB Disclosure View Job Description / Person Specification for technology teacher(TE182). Apply for technology teacher(TE182).

acorn nursery school cheetham hill road, dukinfield, tameside, SK16 5LD nursery teacher Post Funded until: Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave from November 2009 (Graded at:MPS) - Hours: full time teaching hours Please Quote Ref. No: TE193 Closing Date: 9th July 2009 The governors wish to appoint a temporary full-time teacher to work in Acorn inclusive Nursery and be part of our hard working and dedicated staff team.    We can offer:  * Good professional development opportunities  * An attractive and well resourced Nursery  * Supportive and friendly staff  * Good outdoor environment    We require:  * Experience of working in Foundation stage  * Experience of working with pupils with complex disabilities/learning needs  * Good organisational skills  * Ability to work effectively as part of a team  * Someone with good interpersonal and classroom management skills    Applicants are welcome to visit the Nursery prior to the closing date. Please contact Rebecca Slater to make an appointment on 0161 367 7320.    This post requires an enhanced CRB Disclosure View Job Description / Person Specification for nursery teacher(TE193). Apply for nursery teacher(TE193).

holden clough community primary school st. albans avenue, ashton-u-lyne, tameside, OL6 8XN ks1 class teacher (Graded at:MPS) - Please Quote Ref. No: TE189 Closing Date: 10th July 2009 The Governors of Holden Clough Primary Community School wish to appoint a full time KS1 class teacher to join our hard-working, committed and friendly team. Holden Clough has been recognised by Ofsted as offering a good level of care and reference was made to the outstanding behaviour of the children and to the quality of relationships within the school community.     Our ideal candidate would have:  * Enthusiasm and pride in their professional commitment and development  * A genuine desire to make a difference to children's lives  * The creativity and ability to inspire both children and colleagues  * An interest in and commitment to promoting a curriculum that meets the needs of 21st century learners  * A positive attitude towards team work  * A commitment to achieve the highest possible standards  * The confidence to encourage parents to participate in their children's learning  * A willingness to 'go the extra mile'    In return Holden Clough can offer:  * A warm, caring environment where pupils and staff are dedicated to all the outcomes of Every Child Matters  * Interested and motivated pupils with good standards of attainment  * Supportive and relevant professional development  * Excellent resources and a strong network of support staff  * Enthusiastic and encouraging Governors and Leadership team    This will be a permanent post and is particularly suitable for NQT or MPS teachers. For more information or to arrange a school visit, please contact Beverley McGowan at the School on 0161 330 5248.    This post requires an enhanced CRB Disclosure View Job Description / Person Specification for ks1 class teacher(TE189). Apply for ks1 class teacher(TE189).

egerton park arts college egerton street, denton, tameside, M34 3PB teacher of dance Post Funded until: Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave (Graded at:MPS) - Hours: full time teaching hours Please Quote Ref. No: TE191 Closing Date: 10th July 2009 Required for September 2009    We have Specialist School status as an Arts College and through this Dance is at the forefront and leads many initiatives within the borough.    The post is suitable for experienced qualified or newly qualified colleagues and we are seeking to employ an energetic and enthusiastic teacher of Dance to join a successful Creative and Performing Arts Faculty.    You will have the opportunity to teach Dance throughout KS3, GCSE and BTEC in Year 10 & 11 and as part of our local community partnership work in Primary Schools, we offer an extensive range of extra curricular clubs, all of which are well attended.    This post requires an enhanced CRB Disclosure View Job Description / Person Specification for teacher of dance(TE191). Apply for teacher of dance(TE191).

parochial ce primary school keppell street, ashton-u-lyne, tameside, OL6 6NN 0.5 class teacher Post Funded until: Fixed term contract for one year subject to funding (Graded at:MPS) - Hours: 0.5 of full time teaching hours Please Quote Ref. No: TE195 Closing Date: 15th July 2009 REQUIRED FOR SPETEMBER 2009     We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Class teacher to join our hard working, committed, supportive and friendly team. The post is part time for 2.5 days each week (0.5 FTE). You would be required to be able to teach across the school.    Are you:    * Enthusiastic, energetic and caring?   * Passionate about children's learning?   * An exemplary classroom teacher with high standards and expectations?   * A team player with sensitivity and a sense of humour?   * Creative and innovative with the ability to inspire children and colleagues alike?     Visits to the school welcome, please contact the headteacher to arrange an appointment.    Applications are welcome from newly qualified and experienced teachers. A strength in Music and PE would be of an advantage.     This post requires an enhanced CRB Disclosure. View Job Description / Person Specification for 0.5 class teacher(TE195). Apply for 0.5 class teacher(TE195).

gee cross holy trinity ce voluntary controlled primary school higham lane, gee cross, hyde, tameside, SK14 5LX headteacher (Graded at:L12 - 18) - Hours: full time teaching hours Please Quote Ref. No: TE192 Closing Date: 20th July 2009 "Pupils love coming to this school" Ofsted 2007    Due to the retirement of our existing headteacher, the pupils, teachers and governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and visionary leader to continue the development of this successful village school.    You will take up the post here in January 2010.    Our new headteacher will be committed to the Christian ethos and values of the school and will:    * Be a strong and creative leader  * Have drive, vision and a relentless focus on school improvement  * Capitalise on our schools strengths  * Have high expectations for the whole school  * Demonstrate a track record of motivating and inspiring pupils and staff    "We would like our new headteacher to bring us joy, happiness, someone we can laugh with, be able to chat to, keep us safe, reward our work and who shares calming prayers" Pupils of Years 1 and 6.    In return the school can offer:    * A vibrant environment with happy and confident children  * A strong and supportive team of staff, parents and governors  * A refurbished school and brand new foundation stage facilities  * Good relationships with the wider community    The pupils and staff would welcome your visit to our lovely school. Please contact the school secretary Mrs Hartley on 0161 368 2911 to make arrangements for a visit.    This post requires an enhanced CRB Disclosure View Job Description / Person Specification for headteacher(TE192). Apply for headteacher(TE192).