Class Teacher (Early Years / KS1)
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Job Title: EYFS / Key Stage 1 Class Teacher (Fixed Term)
Grade: Main scale to Upper scale
Hours: Full Time (32.5 hrs per week)
Number of positions: 2
Introducing ourselves:
St. Philip’s CE Primary School, Hampton Road, Southport PR8 6SS
Required from: 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027
The Governors at St Philip’s C of E Primary school are looking to appoint an inspiring and hardworking Classroom Teacher who will work to build strong foundations for our Early Years / Key Stage 1 pupils and light up the lives of the children they work with.
This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027 in the first instance but there may be the possibility of extension for suitable candidates, depending on school funding.
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher; someone with sparkle who lives out Christian Values; someone to help us ensure that every one of our children is able to shine; someone who understands the science behind learning and can commit 100% to our whole school family; someone who has a strong belief in themselves and their own personal development and is willing to model self-love and self-care to our children. Someone who can spark a love for learning, who can adapt in the moment and light up the room for our children. Applicants must be passionate about engaging and inspiring young minds.
We are looking for a hardworking, team player, an individual committed to the highest standards of learning and behaviour, who makes learning fun and ensures that children love school. The successful candidate will be a strong early years / Key Stage 1 teacher who is skilled in the delivery of phonics, has excellent subject knowledge and actively pursues opportunities for CPD.
We are looking for a teacher who is able to work in partnership with parents and bring that little something extra to our wonderful school. Someone who understands the needs of our children and will go the extra mile to give all our children the love and care that they need. Someone fun, who understands the emotional needs that our children present with.
Applicants should state curriculum strengths, areas of expertise or additional qualifications and skills. ECT’s, those completing final placements and recently qualified teachers are most welcome to apply. The role involves subject leadership of a curriculum area.
The successful candidate will be someone who is keen to support our Pupil Leadership groups and contribute to the wider curriculum including our after-school club offer and will help us foster precious church links.
St Philip’s is a wonderful place, our motto is Christ in everything we do.
We can offer the right candidate
- A place to belong and be themselves
- A deeply Christian environment
- An amazing team of supportive co-workers who care, share and support
- Fun-loving children who work hard and behave well
- A well-planned programme of Professional Development
- Engaged parents
- A dedicated and active Governing Body
- A supportive and realistic leadership team committed to ensuring an appropriate work life balance for all our staff.
The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.
Due to the nature of the work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Prohibition of Teachers List will also be checked. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements, online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. Please see a copy of our Whole School Child Protection policy included alongside the application form, Job Description and Person Specification.
Completed application forms are to be returned to finance@sps.sefton.school.
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026 at 12:00noon