KS2 Class Teacher - Full Time -Temporary 1 Year in the first instance Required for September 2026
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged and are available on:-
Tuesday 14 th April – 4.30pm
Wednesday 15 th April – 1.30pm
Please email admin.lydiate@schools.sefton.gov.uk or telephone the school office on 0151 526 2657
to book.
Closing date: Friday 17 th April – 12 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 20 th April
Teaching observations of shortlisted candidates: Thursday 23 rd April
Shortlisted candidates - Interviews: Friday 24 th April,
Completed application forms and letters of application to be emailed to
admin.lydiate@schools.sefton.gov.uk and marked for the attention of Mrs G Forshaw,
Headteacher
Letters of application should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our ambitious good school.
We are currently involved in the Dfe’s School’s Rebuilding Programme and are very excited at the
prospect of being in a state of the art building due for completion in Summer 2027. Recently qualified
and potential ECTs are also encouraged to apply, stating their curriculum strengths on their
application form.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, passionate and aspirational teacher who is
committed to innovative teaching and able to work as part of our team. The successful candidate will
be an outstanding teacher, highly enthusiastic about teaching and learning, strive for continual
improvement and have high standards for themselves and the children.
In addition, the Governing Body has formally voted to transition Lydiate Primary and Nursery School
to academy status, with the intention of joining Southport Learning Trust. This marks an important
next step in securing long-term sustainability, collaboration and opportunity for our pupils, staff and
wider community
The successful candidate will have:
An excellent understanding and thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum.
An excellent understanding of assessment for learning.
An outstanding teacher who can plan and resource a learning environment that inspires and
creates a sustained interest from the children and challenges thinking.
Commitment to working with parents, governors, the wider school community and future trust
colleagues.
Be willing to contribute to everyday life at Lydiate Primary School such as after school clubs,
fund raising events, sports events.
Experience/interest in leading a subject would be desirable. Please state expertise.
We can offer:
A warm welcoming Primary School judged “Good” at last inspection
A caring and positive school community underpinned by our strong ethos where all are valued
and welcomed.
A deeply committed leadership team and Governing Body determined to ensure our school
continues on a journey to excellence.
A school that is committed to your professional and personal development
Positive, happy and well behaved pupils who enjoy school
A very hard working staff committed to high quality teaching and learning and a culture where
everyone is encouraged to learn, develop and succeed