Teacher - Maternity Cover

“Working Together, Shaping our Future”

The Governors of our happy, thriving and successful school are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and talented class teachers to cover maternity leaves from January 2026:

• Position 1: KS1 Class Teacher
• Position 2: UKS2 Class Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity to join Carr Mill Primary School winners of the TES 2025 Award for Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year. This national recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to the wellbeing, happiness and success of every child.

The successful candidate will

• Be outstanding classroom practitioners committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning and have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Have excellent knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum
• Be positive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils

Working at Carr Mill Primary School

At Carr Mill, our vibrant #teamcarrmill community works together to create a caring, inclusive environment where children can thrive. We offer a rich, ambitious curriculum that broadens horizons and inspires a lifelong love of learning. As an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school, we also value play as an essential part of development, providing creative opportunities that build confidence, cooperation and curiosity.

Our staff enjoy:

• A happy, supportive and inclusive environment
• Well behaved, enthusiastic children who love to learn
• A dedicated and caring staff team and supportive Governing Body
• A well-resourced learning environment
• A large and experienced pastoral team, ensuring children’s wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do
• Tailored professional development at every stage of your career

At Carr Mill 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.

Carr Mill 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 and an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022).

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

We warmly welcome visits to our school on Thursday 13th November or Monday 17th November at 4pm.
Please contact the school office on 01744 678223 or email carrmill@sthelens.org.uk to book your place or request an alternative date.

Applications should be submitted online or returned to the school for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr A. Maley, by 12 noon on Friday 21st November 2025.

Lesson Observations and Interviews: Week commencing 24th November 2025

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.