Full Time Teacher - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Application Packs can be obtained from our school Business Manager, Lee Pimblett (lee.pimblett@knowsley.gov.uk). Completed applications should be returned to our Headteacher, Michael Brooks (Brooks@smmj.org.uk). Please include with your application evidence of your teaching ability (e.g. Scanned copies of recent lesson observations). Please do not send a CV.

Full Time Teacher – Fixed Term Maternity Cover

MPR 1-6 £34,060 - £46,940 / UPR 1-3 £49,134 - £52,835 per annum

Post to commence 1st February 2027

At St Margaret Mary’s Roman Catholic Junior School, we have a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for all children. We aim to ensure that all children enjoy school and develop a lifelong love of learning in a supportive Catholic Community. Through our partnerships with parents and the community, we strive to help children achieve their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding Key Stage 2 Teacher, with high expectations and a commitment to raising standards.
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Is committed to supporting our Roman Catholic ethos.
• Is an excellent team player who is prepared to work closely with colleagues within a team setting.
• Is committed to equality of opportunity for our pupils.
• Understands the needs of pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Has excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.
• Is willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.
• Has a willingness to take part in school improvement initiatives.
• Is an excellent communicator.
• Will be a proactive member of our school team.

In return, we can offer a warm and welcoming environment with talented and enthusiastic pupils; a dynamic and friendly staff who are passionate about making a difference for our pupils; a supportive Local Governing Body; parents who are keen for their children to thrive; and a commitment to high quality CPD opportunities.

St Margaret Mary’s Roman Catholic Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS clearance and will be subject to DfE pre-employment checks including satisfactory references from current/most recent employers/Head of Faculty (in the case of university applicants).By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.

Application Packs can be obtained from our school Business Manager, Lee Pimblett (lee.pimblett@knowsley.gov.uk). Completed applications should be returned to our Headteacher, Michael Brooks (Brooks@smmj.org.uk). Please include with your application evidence of your teaching ability (e.g. Scanned copies of recent lesson observations). Please do not send a CV.

Closing Date: 19th November 2026

Shortlisting: 19th November 2026

Observations: 24th November 2026

Interviews: 27th November 2026

If shortlisted, candidates will be required to prepare a 30-minute writing lesson on a stimulus of their choice