Woodland Lead Teacher

Inspire. Educate. Empower. ✨📚💡

Rectory Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative Woodlands Lead Teacher (Assistant Headteacher L1 - L5) to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.

Due to changes in our school structure, the Governors are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and nurturing leader
with a strong educational philosophy to join our happy church school. We are looking for someone flexible, creative
and ambitious, who is eager to make a real difference in children’s lives. The successful candidate will have excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work within — and lead — a dedicated and effective team.

This role includes taking a lead position within our Mainstream provision, with responsibility for curriculum development
and for driving high‑quality teaching and learning across the school. You will play a key role in shaping an engaging,
inclusive and ambitious curriculum that supports every pupil to achieve their full potential.

As a Church of England Primary School, it is essential that our new Woodland Lead can inspire and embody our Christian
ethos, champion our mission, and help create a learning environment where both staff and pupils can flourish.

Governors welcome applications from teachers with drive, enthusiasm, humour and the professional skill to continue our
Rectory journey. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, effective leader to make a significant impact in a
school committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where every child can become the best version of themselves.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about children and education and is able to inspire, nurture and motivate
• Has a desire for improving life chances for children
• Is committed to safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors
• Is a team player, an excellent communicator and networker
• Has a good understanding of all 3 phases of primary school
• Experience of teaching children with SEND and making a difference to their life chances
• Has a clear and comprehensive knowledge of primary curriculum and assessment and can a play a lead role in raising achievement through research informed strategies
• Is a flexible team player with a cheerful disposition.
• Has a good sense of humour and is willing to ‘muck in’.

Working at Rectory 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 Rectory, ‘God is our Strength’ and is at the heart of how we live. We are a caring and nurturing school community, where everyone can feel safe and happy, have somewhere they are proud to belong to and strive for the best for themselves and each other.

In return we can offer you:rect

• An inclusive and nurturing work place
• A professional, friendly and dedicated team of staff and supportive Governors
• Children who want to learn
• A caring Christian Ethos
• Strong partnerships with parents, others schools and the local community
• Further professional and career development opportunities.

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

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

Rectory Primary School 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 rectory@sthelens.org.uk 📧

Visits to school: Visits to the school are recommended; please call the school office to make an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th May

Shortlisting: Thursday 14th May

Observation in own setting: W/C 18th May

Interviews: Friday 22nd May

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.

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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.