KS2 Teacher

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council; Liverpool City Region, Wirral, Bebington, Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated KS2 Teacher to join their welcoming and growth-oriented community. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment that values staff wellbeing and champions every child's potential. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere, providing ongoing professional development, and ensuring mental health and wellbeing are at the forefront of their mission. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Extended PPA Time

Wellbeing Days Off

Ongoing Professional Development

Regular Mentoring and Coaching

Supportive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• A warm personality with a commitment to making a difference.
• Ability to gain confidence of children with emotional challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s emotional and academic needs.
• Work collaboratively within a dedicated school team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Calm Under Pressure

Emotional Regulation Support

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Full Time

Required from 01/09/2025

Fixed term until August 2026 in the first instance with a strong potential to extend.

As our school continues to expand, we are looking for a dedicated KS2 Teacher to join us at Grove Street Primary School. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive, growth-oriented school community that values and champions its staff.

About Grove Street Primary School:

Grove Street Primary is a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, a Therapeutic School, a Centre of Excellence for Oracy (Voice 21), and a School of Sanctuary. We are fully committed to ensuring every child has a champion, meeting their emotional, social, and academic needs with the utmost care and support. Our inclusive approach means all children are valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

As a local Family Hub, we support children from birth, with Early Years Provision starting at age 2. We are a 2-form entry in mainstream classes, along with LA resourced provision bases for children with ASC/social communication needs, nurture and further bases opening in September2025. You’ll be joining our welcoming, dedicated team in September 2025.

Key Personal Qualities We’re Looking For:

• A warm personality
• Are able to stay calm under pressure
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Are able to gain the confidence of children who may struggle to regulate their emotions
• And have a commitment to make a difference to families and children in the Grove Street Primary School community

What We Offer:

• A Headteacher and school leadership team who truly value staff wellbeing, we provide extended PPA every week, subject leader time, wellbeing days off and a team with an open door to listen, support and celebrate.
• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Ongoing professional development and support
• Regular mentoring and coaching from our Assistant Headteachers
• A leadership team that listens and is dedicated to staff growth
• A proactive and supportive Governing Body focused on making a positive difference for the entire school community

We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience the unique, family-like atmosphere for yourself. At Grove Street, mental health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, not only for our children and families, but for our staff too.

Visits to school: please ring our office to book a visit.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 19th May 2025

Lesson observations and interviews are to be held on Tuesday 20th May 2025

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

Grove Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

Please apply by application form (with personal statement) to the Headteacher, Mrs Lisa Walsh at the following email address: [e-mail]

Grove Street Primary School

Grove Street

New Ferry

Wirral

CH62 5BA