Class Techer (Reception/EYFS)
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 terms January 2027 to August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS 1-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are searching for an exceptional individual who:
• Advocates for all children and enjoys working with diverse learners.
• Embraces the challenge of supporting all pupils.
• Demonstrates a passion for learning and enthusiasm in their approach.
• Has high expectations for all children and their achievements.
• Builds strong working relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• Takes direction effectively while also being able to work independently.
• Collaborates well as part of a team and promotes positive behaviour consistently.
• Is hardworking, conscientious, and resilient in the face of setbacks.
• Views challenges as opportunities for growth and development.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders.
• Is organised, efficient, friendly, and flexible.
• Upholds confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
What the school offers its staff
• Fantastic children who have a positive attitude towards learning and demonstrate excellent behaviour.
• The support of a dedicated, committed, and creative staff team.
• The opportunity to be part of an exceptional school and Trust.
• A strong commitment to professional development through our Trust CPD offer and our CPD company the Northwest Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub, providing unrivalled opportunities for growth.
• An engaging, bespoke curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our learners.
• A supportive School Committee, Directors, and parent community.
Further information about the job
Visit Us: We warmly encourage visits to our school. Please contact school on 01744 734320 to arrange an appointment. Application Process: To apply, please download the application pack from
Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Application Process: Closing Date & Short-listing: Friday 13th November 2026 Interviews: Week commencing Monday 16th November 2026 Completed applications to be uploaded on DfE vacancies or returned to: stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 230 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sarah.makin@three-saints.org.uk
St Mary & St Thomas C.E. Primary School is a one form entry Church of England Primary school in St Helens. We are a convertor academy and we're one of the founding schools of The Three Saints Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.makin@three-saints.org.uk.
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