9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Mid November

  • Closing date

    22 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    7 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

Main Pay Scale

F2 Teacher job summary

The headteacher and governors wish to appoint an inspirational qualified teacher to join the fantastic team at Poulton Lancelyn in November 2026 to cover a maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, ambitious, and well-organised classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of the EYFS framework and how to engage pupils in purposeful play during continuous provision.

The post requires outstanding teaching skills, high expectations and the ability to work within our brilliant team. Energy, enthusiasm and willingness to take a full part in the life of the school are essential.

Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is an academy which is part of the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust. We are a very happy,

successful and popular school with dedicated hard-working staff and governors, supportive parents and delightful children.

All applicants should enclose a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4).

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

The closing date for applications is 3.30pm on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Lesson observations and interviews are scheduled W/B 2 nd November 2026.

Application forms and job specifications are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk and also from the school website. Please

return the completed application form and supporting letter to Mr Andy Milne, via the school office or by email to

schooloffice@poultonlancelyn.wirral.sch.uk.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidate will be

required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and will follow a stringent vetting and induction process. All applicants will

be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

For further information about the Trust, please look at our website www.poultonlancelyn.wirral.sch.uk or contact the Trust

office at admin@oaktreesmat.co.uk.

Mr Andy Milne - Headteacher

Poulton Lancelyn Primary School

Venables Drive, Spital, CH63 9LY

0151 334 5021

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.

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.

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About Poulton Lancelyn Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
507 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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