Teacher

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Full Time

Classroom Teacher required for a fixed term contract starting 23rd February 2026 to 31st August 2026

This is a full-time fixed term post and the candidate would start on 23rd February 2026.

Woodlands is an inclusive primary school serving a rich and diverse community. Our vision is to create an engaging and stimulating environment that puts children's needs first; works in partnership with parents, community, and other agencies to challenge, inspire and motivate children.

We are centrally placed in Birkenhead and have a happy and skilled staff who work well as a team, are focused on the needs of each child and work to foster respect, responsibility and resilience in all.

Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact the school office to arrange 0151 647 8406.

Woodlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment is subject to statutory pre employment checks including references and Enhanced Level DBS check including the relevant online social media, safeguarding and qualification checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

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

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th January at 4pm and shortlisting will be completed by Friday 16th January.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd January. If you have not been contacted by this date unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

Application forms are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk.

Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Chair of Governors, Mr Adam Mellor at Woodlands Primary School, Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, Wirral CH41 2SY.