KS1/2 Class Teacher

Willow Tree Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4LZ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented class teacher to join our rapidly improving school community. We are looking for a practitioner who shares our vision for providing a first-class education and a passion for instilling all of our children with a love of learning.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an exceptional class teacher with a proven track record of outstanding teaching ability. You will be:

• an exemplary classroom teacher who engages and inspires children;
• an excellent role model for children who upholds our values which underpin all that we do;
• friendly, nurturing and approachable;
• flexible and able to work effectively alongside our passionate and dedicated team;
• an excellent communicator with a high standard of spoken English;
• self-motivated and resilient with the energy to bring our curriculum alive;
• a person who shares our vision and high expectations for learning, teaching and behaviour;
• able to make a valuable contribution to school improvement as part of the staff team, demonstrating excellent subject knowledge and able to have an impact on the quality of education across the curriculum

Willow Tree Primary School is a one form entry school, which has gone through a period of significant change and is rapidly improving. We nurture and care for our children, placing our pupils and their family at the centre of our work. Our children are encouraged to be independent, creative and reflective learners who can self-manage, work within a team and effectively participate and communicate.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you

We can offer you:

• fantastic children with a positive attitude towards learning;
• the support of a dedicated, committed and creative staff team;
• the opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative school;
• a school already established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders because of its unrivalled opportunities for professional development through the Northwest Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub which are within our MAT;
• an engaging, bespoke curriculum;
• supportive School Committee, Directors and parents

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 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.

Person Spec.pdf - 172 KB (opens in new tab)

TSA-Application-Teaching.docx - 66 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert.pdf - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Desc.pdf - 347 KB (opens in new tab)

About Willow Tree Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 184 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willow Tree Primary School website
• Email address: wtp.recruitment@three-saints.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willow-tree-primary-school-wa9-4lz

Arranging a visit to Willow Tree Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wtp.recruitment@three-saints.org.uk.

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