Two Temporary Class Teachers (Maternity Leave)

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Kingsway Primary School

Two Temporary Class Teachers

Main Pay Scale M1-6

Required from 1st September 2026

We are seeking two highly motivated teachers to join our inclusive team. These roles are likely to be split across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, dependent on candidates' experience and strengths. These are maternity leave contracts and will likely be until Summer Term 2027.

Working closely with our whole school team, you will help provide the best possible education for every child at Kingsway. We pride ourselves on being a small, inclusive school community that strives daily to 'do the best that we can do, be the best that we can be'.

The successful candidate will:

Be a motivated, inspiring practitioner who strives for excellence and holds high expectations for every child.

Demonstrate the ability to support and inspire all pupils to reach their full potential and achieve high standards.

Proactively contribute to school improvement by working in close partnership with our dedicated staff team.

Model a deep-rooted commitment to inclusive practice, ensuring every child feels valued and supported.

Maintain an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.

You are very welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Visits will take place on Thursday 30th April at 4pm or Tuesday 5th May at 3:30pm. Please contact school on 0151 638 5195 or email schooloffice@kingsway.wirral.sch.uk to confirm attendance.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous pre-employment recruitment checks, references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Your application will be closely scrutinised according to safer recruitment guidelines. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, as part of our pre-employment due diligence, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This will include social media websites and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the role regardless of sex, race or disability.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 6th May 2026 3pm

Shortlisting: Thursday 7th May 2026

Lesson Observations (in current setting if possible): 12th - 14th May 2026, during the afternoons.

Interviews: Friday 15th May 2026

Please complete the application form available below along with a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 12, outlining how you meet the person specification.

Applications should be sent or emailed to the school, marked for the attention of Mrs. Helen Holbrook, Headteacher.

Kingsway Primary School,
Ashville Road,
Wallasey,
CH44 9EF
E-mail: schooloffice@kingsway.wirral.sch.uk