Class Teacher

Sefton; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring opportunity awaits at a welcoming primary school in Southport, where you can make a significant impact on young learners. As a Class Teacher, you will embody Christian values while fostering a love for learning in an engaged and well-behaved student body. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment, ensuring that you can thrive in your teaching career. Join a community that values collaboration and personal growth, and help shape the future of education for every child.

Benefits

Welcoming environment

Supportive team of colleagues

Professional Development opportunities

Engaged and well-behaved children

Work-life balance commitment

Qualifications

• Passion for education and commitment to helping every child shine.
• Ability to maintain high standards of learning and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to create an enjoyable learning environment.
• Support pupil leadership groups and engage with parents.

Skills

Enthusiasm for education

Excellent subject knowledge

Curriculum leadership

Collaboration with parents

Commitment to CPD

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Title: Class Teacher (Temporary)

Employer: St Philip's CE Primary (Southport)

Location: St Philip's CE Primary School (Southport)

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 02/06/2025 at 23:59

Reference: STPCES/25/312733

Introduction

St. Philip’s CE Primary School, Hampton Road, Southport PR8 6SS, is seeking to appoint an inspiring and hardworking Classroom Teacher for the academic year September 2026 – August 2027.

Job Requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher with a passion for education, who embodies Christian Values and is committed to helping every child shine. The ideal candidate will understand the science of learning, be dedicated to personal development, and model self-love and self-care.

The role involves working as part of a team, maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour, and making learning enjoyable. We value teachers with excellent subject knowledge, a commitment to CPD, and the ability to work collaboratively with parents. Experience in curriculum leadership and supporting pupil leadership groups is desirable.

What We Offer

• A welcoming environment where you can be yourself
• A deeply Christian community
• A supportive team of colleagues
• Engaged and well-behaved children
• Professional Development opportunities
• Involved parents and active governing body
• A leadership team committed to work-life balance

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS, as well as checks against the Prohibition of Teachers List. Please review the Whole School Child Protection policy attached with the application materials.

Application Process

Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail].

Important Dates

• Closing Date: Monday, 2nd June
• Shortlisting: Tuesday, 3rd June
• Interviews: Wednesday, 11th June (including a short unseen task and formal interview)

Interviews will be held in the afternoon. Not all candidates will be shortlisted for the final interview.