Class teacher

Church Drive Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 5EF

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1 - 3
• Additional allowances:

  MPS 1 - 3

Class teacher job summary

Church Drive wish to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher who has the drive, vision, energy and commitment to join our hardworking and passionate team. We welcome applications from those in their first few years of teaching for this post with a passion for learning and a desire to join our school community.

We are looking to appoint an individual who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner who values ‘inclusion’ in all aspects of school life.

Demonstrates high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour, through school improvement.

Is creative and enthusiastic with a positive attitude towards solution focused outcomes:

Has good organisational and interpersonal skills, including further qualifications in leadership and management.

Has flair, talent and initiative to find solutions.

Demonstrates a commitment to raising standards, keeping children safe and behaviour management.

Is able to work in close partnership with the whole Trust community and all stakeholders.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

Support, inspiration, passion, creativity and the chance to make a real difference to children’s lifelong learning;

Working with a strong SLT that strives for the best outcomes for our children.

The privilege of engaging with children who enjoy school and rise to the challenges it provides.

The opportunity to further develop their skills through a bespoke career pathway available working for Oak Trees Multi-Academy Trust

If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm that meet the essential criteria, we would be delighted to hear from you.

School visits: Tuesday 2nd June and Wednesday 3rd June at 4:00pm. Please contact School Office schooloffice@churchdrive.wirral.sch.uk, if you wish to attend.

Closing date: 12:00pm on Friday 5th June

Shortlisting: Friday 5th June

Classroom Observation and Interview: Wednesday 10th June

Church Drive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Church Drive Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Church Drive Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/church-drive-primary-school-wirral

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