Teacher

For with God, Everything is Possible (Matthew 19:26)

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, outstanding and dedicated teacher to join our successful and vibrant school from March 2026 to cover maternity leave. ECTs or experienced staff are welcome to apply. The contract is to cover maternity leave until August 2026

Are you an experienced teacher who:

• Is keen to achieve personal excellence through the provision of outstanding teaching and learning.
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour with proven success in pupil progress.
• Is able to work closely and effectively within a team.
• Is a creative teacher who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to working in partnership with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.

If you are an ECT, are you currently

• Demonstrating ‘on track’ evidence of good to outstanding teaching?
• A proven track record of consistent good behaviour management strategies.
• Ready to embark on a teaching career where you will be fully supported in your NQT year.

In return, we can offer

• Pupils who are well motivated, enthusiastic, polite and well-behaved.
• A supportive and motivated staff and leadership team.
• A commitment to your on-going professional development.
• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive school.

Working at Queens Park Primary School

Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.

At Queen’s Park, we strive to develop a true partnership with all our parents and carers a relationship of mutual trust and respect. In this relationship we work closely with our parents to develop the very best in all our children; to discover their talents and to help them develop to the fullest. We want children to want to come to school; to enjoy learning; to develop confidence to be happy!

At Queens Park Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritise wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

As part of the selection process, short-listed candidates will be invited to school to deliver a lesson: a further short listing will then take place.

It is essential that you send with your application, evidence of your teaching ability [e.g. 2 most recent lesson observation reports)
Visits to the school are welcomed and we have arranged two tours.

• Wednesday 21st January 4pm

Please contact the school office on 01744 678202 to book.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school:

• Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 12 noon
• Shortlisting: Monday 26th January 2026
• Observations: week beginning 2nd February
• Interview: Monday 23rd February

Queens Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact jan.campbell@sthelens.org.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.