Primary Teacher

Ref: SCH-WDT-0375 18 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Yew Tree Primary Academy Location: Halewood Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 07/10/2025 12:00 Interview Date: 10/10/2025 Start Date: 01/01/2026

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: MPS-UPS

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Class Teacher to join our successful school. We pride ourselves in providing a secure, friendly, family environment, alongside high expectations, in which each child is encouraged to develop their skills and talents to the full. Our experienced staff, who collectively have a wealth of knowledge to drive forward innovative and inclusive education for all, are passionate about supporting pupils in making the best possible progress. You will share these values and be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils with your passion, presence and creative teaching approaches.

We have a clear vision that encourages all of our community to DREAMBIG for Excellence for All. With an unwavering child-centred ethos, we put our pupils at the heart of every decision we make

We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children. Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development, as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Degree in a relevant subject
Essential
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential

Skills

Relevant Skills
Evidence of appropriate professional development
Essential
Demonstrate excellent classroom practice
Essential
Relate to and motivate students
Essential
Possess good behaviour management strategies
Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Have a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum as it relates to this subject
Essential
Knowledge of examination syllabus requirements in specialist subject(s) at KS4
Essential
Understand how ICT can be used to enhance students’ learning
Essential
Experience of successful teaching as evidenced by adding value to student achievements
Essential
Good level of ICT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email
Essential
Personal Attributes
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people
Essential

Safeguarding Information

The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.

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Yew Tree Primary Academy

The Avenue
Halewood
Knowsley
L26 1UU

Cathy Graham

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