EYFS/KS1 Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7ED26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time as specified in the STPCD
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Teacher's Pay Scales
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking for your next opportunity? Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for a supportive environment to begin your teaching journey, we would love to hear from you!
The Acorns Primary & Nursery School are seeking two passionate Classroom Teachers to join our team on maternity cover contracts from September 2025.
About Us
At The Acorns, we are committed to providing a world class start to life for our pupils through our values of mutual respect, equity, inclusivity and love. We are a trauma informed, rights-respecting school where every child is supported to reach their full potential.
The Role
As a Classroom Teacher, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire and challenge all learners
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Support the academic, social and emotional development of all pupils
- Work with colleagues to continuously improve teaching and learning
- Uphold our school’s relationship based approach to behaviour management
- Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and the wider school community
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Holds Primary Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
- Has a proven track record of effective teaching and personal development
- Is open and eager to learn with a strong commitment to professional development
- Has the ability to motivate all children to learn and succeed
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Is enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to contribute to school life
Please note: this is just a brief overview of the job description and person specification for this role. More details can be found in the recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School is a larger-than average sized school in Ellesmere Port, catering for 375 pupils aged between 2 and 11 years old. Our pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds, but most live within a close proximity to the school. We have much higher-than-average number of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium and also in receipt of EHCPs. We are a trauma-informed school with a Relationship Policy based upon restorative practice.
We are a member of the Rowan Learning Trust – a Multi-Academy Trust established in 2012 to maximise potential of all children, students and adults within their schools.
As a member of staff at The Acorns Primary and Nursery School and The Rowan Learning Trust, you can expect:
- A supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment allowing you to progress and develop
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- The opportunity to work with a wide network of supportive and creative colleagues
- Trust-wide collaboration
- A workplace dedicated to providing a world class education and maximising potential for all.
Further details about the role
Come and See Us!
We know that choosing the right school is important, and we’d love to meet you! Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, so you can get a feel for our community and see if we’re the right fit for you.
To arrange a visit, please contact Mr Nathan Painter (Deputy Headteacher) at n.painter@theacornsprimary.co.uk
How to Apply
If you have read the recruitment pack in full and feel that this is the role for you, please submit:
- A completed application form
- A supporting statement, maximum 2 sides of A4, detailing why you’re interested in this role and what you can bring to our school
Applications can be submitted by email to Mr Nathan Painter, n.painter@theacornsprimary.co.uk
Alternatively, a hard copy can be sent to The Acorns Primary and Nursery School, Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7ED
Application deadline: Friday 21st March 2025
Interview date: w/c Monday 31st March 2025
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. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to n.painter@theacornsprimary.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 368 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- n.painter@theacornsprimary.co.uk
At The Acorns Primary & Nursery School, we are a Rights Respecting School where everyone is welcome - we have No Outsiders. We equip our pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to become positive, global citizens. During their time here, children develop into intrinsically motivated, life-long learners: they understand the value of working hard and they aspire to achieve.
Our pupils leave us with a strong, moral compass, comfortable in their own skin, and knowing their own minds. They are brimming with self-belief and self-worth and are capable of being in respectful, trusting relationships with others in their community.
Throughout their time at The Acorns, we instil the characteristics of effective learning. These allow our pupils to develop into confident, resilient and independent adults, prepared to succeed in the modern world. We achieve this vision through our daily mission - Be The Best You Can Be - and by remaining true to our core values: mutual respect, equity, inclusivity and love.
Arranging a visit to The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.painter@theacornsprimary.co.uk.
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