Job Description

Ref: SCH-WDT-0328

18 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

Yew Tree Primary Academy

Location:

Halewood

Salary:

32,916 - 51,048

Job Type:

Full Time

Key Stage:

Key Stage 2

Closing Date:

07/10/2025 12:00

Interview Date:

10/10/2025

Start Date:

01/01/2026
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (31/08/2026)

Contract Term:

AYR - All year round

Hours per Week:

32.50

Weeks per Year:

52.143

Pay Grade:

MPS-UPS
The Role


We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Class Teacher to join our successful school. We pride ourselves in providing a secure, friendly, family environment, alongside high expectations, in which each child is encouraged to develop their skills and talents to the full. Our experienced staff, who collectively have a wealth of knowledge to drive forward innovative and inclusive education for all, are passionate about supporting pupils in making the best possible progress. You will share these values and be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils with your passion, presence and creative teaching approaches.


We have a clear vision that encourages all of our community to DREAMBIG for Excellence for All. With an unwavering child-centred ethos, we put our pupils at the heart of every decision we make


We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children. Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development, as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.


The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.


Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential


Degree in a relevant subject
Essential


Qualified Teacher Status
Essential


Skills

Relevant Skills

Evidence of appropriate professional development
Essential


Demonstrate excellent classroom practice
Essential


Relate to and motivate students
Essential


Possess good behaviour management strategies
Essential

Experience/Knowledge

Experience of successful teaching as evidenced by adding value to student achievements
Essential


Have a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum as it relates to this subject
Essential


Knowledge of examination syllabus requirements in specialist subject(s) at KS4
Essential


Understand how ICT can be used to enhance students' learning
Essential


Good level of ICT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email
Essential

Personal Attributes

Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people
Essential


Ability to work as part of a team
Essential


Reliable, honest and trustworthy
Essential

Organisational Fit

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people
Essential


Ability to plan own work and work on own initiative
Essential


Ability to prioritise work to achieve deadlines
Essential

Safeguarding Information


The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school's Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.


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Yew Tree Primary Academy


The Avenue

Halewood

Knowsley

L26 1UU



Cathy Graham


c.graham@yewtreeknowsley....