Fixed-Term Foundation 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Leave Cover)

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Fixed Term to 31/08/2026 (maternity cover)

1 FTE

MPS

Required from 05/01/2026

Bedford Drive Primary school is seeking to recruit an inspirational, dynamic and highly motivated teacher to fulfil the role of Foundation 1 Class Teacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wishes to develop further expertise and experience as part of their career path. We are looking for someone who is ambitious and has the drive to make a significant change within our school.

The successful candidate must be an outstanding practitioner and will need to provide our pupils with an outstanding education, as well as building positive relationships with the children, staff and our community. You must be able to engage fully with the core values of our school, be a positive role model and lead by example. You must be passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for our children and ensure they are motivated to be the very best they can be.

We are seeking a candidate who has an organised and methodical approach to work, can demonstrate a passion for continual improvement and achievement, with an ability to inspire the confidence of pupils, parents and colleagues with their enthusiasm and commitment to the role.

In addition, you will:
Be an experienced EYFS teacher
Have successfully taught in EYFS and have evidence of impact on outcomes
Have successfully taught phonics and early reading
Have high expectations of pupils and be committed to the school's aim of achieving excellent outcomes for all learners
Be an excellent team player, who is highly organised
Be consistently graded ¿Good or Outstanding¿ in lesson observations
Be able to implement and lead change in a subject or aspect area
Have good understanding of developing and delivering a quality primary curriculum and learning experience
Have a flexible, fair and empathic approach and will be able to meet the changing needs of our children
Have strong communication skills with the ability to build effective and positive relationships with both pupils, parents and staff
Have the ability to develop excellent working relationships across the school, providing support, guidance and inspiration to all staff
Have a strong belief that every child has unique gifts and can and should achieve their maximum potential

In return we can offer:
A Headteacher and school leadership team that are highly committed to developing staff, with a commitment to support your professional development and aspirations
A hard working and enthusiastic team that are committed to tackling the challenges facing our local community
A proactive and supportive governing body
A new build high quality school environment
Wonderful pupils with a thirst for learning!

If you feel you have the drive and experience necessary for this exciting and rewarding, yet challenging role then please contact the school to arrange a visit.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone: 0151 645 1561 or email r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk to arrange this.

Safeguarding is taken very seriously and appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Level DBS.

The interview process for shortlisted candidates will include an observation of you teaching.

Interviews and lesson observations will take place during week beginning Monday 17th November 2025.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Please return completed application forms with supporting letter to the Headteacher, Mrs Laura Horton via Rachel Sheehan, Headteachers PA.