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Key Stage 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Prenton Primary School, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 0RQ9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time teaching post
Contract type
- Fixed term - This is for at least 2 terms with the possibility this may be extended - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS to UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and effective teacher to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next generation of young people; fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth in a supportive environment.
ECT teachers are welcome to apply for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum, ensuring that all students receive an engaging and adaptive learning experience.
- Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Work closely with colleagues, parents, and support staff to create a collaborative approach to student development.
- Contribute to the wider school community, including extracurricular activities, school trips, and special events.
- Support the school’s ethos and values, promoting respect, kindness, and achievement.
- A proven track record of planning and delivering engaging extracurricular clubs or projects.
- A proactive willingness to support pupil development through enrichment activities, such as school residentials, competitive sports, or community initiatives.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a love of learning and be prepared to make a strong commitment to the Prenton Primary ethos across all aspects of school life.
- Have excellent communication skills and experience in curriculum development.
- Be committed to ensuring every child’s safety and equality of opportunity for all.
- Have professional integrity and be honest and trustworthy, able to deliver the best for every child.
- Be able to maintain high standards across the school and shape exciting future developments.
- Demonstrate resilience when adapting to an ever-changing educational and social landscape.
- In return, we offer the opportunity to be part of a thriving community school and an excellent team that is proud of its achievements.
Key Attributes:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in teaching within a primary school setting.
- A strong understanding of the National Curriculum and assessment procedures.
- Passion for teaching and a commitment to nurturing each child’s potential.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
- An understanding of how to create an inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued.
The children, staff and community of Prenton Primary School make up an energetic, warm and welcoming team. We value each member of our school community and look forward to welcoming a successful candidate who demonstrates consistently high standards, a caring approach and a passion to share their skills with both staff and children.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic school environment where you can make a significant impact on the lives of all of our children.
What the school offers its staff
What Prenton Primary School can offer you;
- -A warm and welcoming environment.
- -Fun-loving, kind, caring and engaging children.
- -A supportive team to work within.
- -A dedicated and supportive Governing Body.
- -Ongoing CPD opportunities.
Further information about the job
As part of the recruitment process, we will carry out an online search.
This will be for all candidates invited to interview.
Please complete and return the social media form with your application.
If there is anything you wish to make us aware of, prior to the search being completed, please contact: recruitment@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk
Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher, Mr Currie either by email to recruitment@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk or by mailing to the school address.
School visits are warmly welcomed and will be held on 15th May at 1:00pm.
Please call the school office on 0151 608 2958 to book in.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 Prenton Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 391 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Prenton Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 608 2958
We are a thriving community school with an excellent team of staff.
Our school has a positive and supportive governing body.
The pupils are keen to learn and we are proud to celebrate all of their achievements.
Arranging a visit to Prenton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk.
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