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Class Teacher

Westminster Community Primary School, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 2ED

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months in the first instance
• Pay scale: MPS M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an individual who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who values all children;
• Has knowledge and understanding of what constitutes excellent provision and outcomes for pupils;
• Has comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum;
• Demonstrates high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour;
• Is creative and enthusiastic;
• Has good organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Has flair, talent and initiative;
• Demonstrates a commitment to raising standards;
• Is able to work in close partnership with the whole Trust community.

What the school offers its staff

The successful applicant will benefit from:

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

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Closing date: 30th April 2026 12pm

Interviews: 5th May 2026

Walk arounds: 23rd April 2026 11am and 4pm

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher JDQ April 26.docx - 65.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Westminster Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 147 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westminster Community Primary School website
• Email address: head@westminsterprimary.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01518323672
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westminster-community-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Westminster Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@westminsterprimary.cheshire.sch.uk.

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