Job Description

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Newton-le-Willows Primary is looking for an outstanding Early Years temporary teacher to join our team as soon as possible. This appointment is temporary and will cease on the 31st August 2026.





Newton-le-Willows Primary is a popular and successful primary school with a hard - working team of teachers and support staff, as well as an enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.

The Governors are seeking to appoint someone who:

possesses knowledge of the Early Years curriculum and the EYFS statutory framework supports every child to reach their potential through adaptive, personalised teaching possesses knowledge of developmental milestones and strategies for engaging young learners demonstrates outstanding practice and works well within a team demonstrates a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere for our pupils is innovative, inspirational and passionate about children's learning is highly motivated, with energy and enthusiasm will set high expectations of all children's learning, attitude, behaviour and care is committed to working with pupils with a range of pastoral and academic challenges is an excellent communicator is eager to develop their skills and experience is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and personal development of young people will make a positive contribution to school improvement will contribute to the wider life of school We demonstrate a passionate commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere for our pupils

Working at Newton Le Willows Primary School

Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you're not just a teacher or staff member you're a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.

We can offer you:

a highly committed, caring, enthusiastic and professional staff children who are well-behaved, friendly and happy positive and supportive relationships with parents and the local community a commitment to continuous professional development

A letter of application (no more than two sides of A4, font 12, Tahoma) should be submitted for the attention of the Head Teacher.


An application form should also be completed. A paper copy of the application form can be collected from the School Business Manager, Miss Dale or an electronic copy of the application form (if you would prefer to type the information) has been emailed out to all prospective candidates as part of the recruitment pack.


If you are interested in applying for the position, please complete both your application form and letter of application and submit this to Mrs Chisnall (Head Teacher) by the closing date.

At Newton Le Willows Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That's why we prioritise wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Newton Le Willows Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025' Statutory Guidance.

For more information regarding this role, please contact lorraine.dale@sthelens.org.uk


An opportunity for a school visit will take place on

Monday 26

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January at 4.00pm. Please contact school if you wish to attend.

Closing date for applications is

Friday 30

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January 2026.

Shortlisting will be on

Monday 2

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February 2026.

Lesson Observations will take place on Wednesday 4

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February and/or Thursday 5

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February 2026.

Interviews will take place on

Monday 9

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February 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.


Full & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.