KS2 Classroom Teacher

KS2 CLASSROOM TEACHER

12 Months Fixed Term

with potential for permanent thereafter

MPR 1-6 / £32,916 - £45,351 per annum

UPR 1-3 / £47,472- £51,047 per annum

To commence Sept 2026

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is situated within the Parish of St John Vianney, Halewood, Knowsley. Our successful, popular and inclusive school is a voluntary aided Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Liverpool. The Governors wish to appoint an effective, enthusiastic, well-motivated teacher, with the skills, knowledge, energy, vigour and drive to ensure high standards and expectations continue within the school. At Holy Family, we care about the children and each other. We expect everyone including staff, children and parents to aim for excellence where only our best is good enough. At Holy Family, we endeavour to create a happy and stimulating working environment. We believe we can offer all pupils a wide range of academic and extra-curricular activities, which will enhance their educational and social development.

We can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming community underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic, motivated, well behaved, happy pupils who are eager to learn
• A supportive, committed and dedicated staff who are passionate about making a difference
• Commitment to further professional development.
• A supportive school, family and parish community and the support of a committed, focused Governing Body.
• A welcoming, well maintained, modern environment, with well-resourced classrooms and excellent outdoor provision
• Exceptional pastoral care coupled with teamwork and encouragement from leaders and Governors.

We wish to appoint a teacher who:

• Will promote, enhance and actively support our Catholic ethos.
• Supports the vision for the school and has excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner and a keen desire for teaching with a determination to seek the best in all aspects of school life.
• Has high expectations of achievement for all and is capable of securing and maintaining high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Has excellent teaching and communication skills, which will enhance the quality of education within the school.
• Has a passion for developing a foundation subject across the school.
• Has a good sense of humour and a willingness to play an active part in the school team.
• Is willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of our children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. In joining our school, you will join a team of dedicated professionals, committed to safeguarding children and their families’. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

In joining our school, you will join a team of dedicated professionals, committed to safeguarding children and their families. Successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 2006, all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.

Please find attached the link to the school website for the application form, person specification and job description. https://holyfamilyhalewood.org.uk/about/vacancies/

Applications should be returned to recruitment@holyfamilyhalewood.org.uk and marked for the attention of the Headteacher Mr Quigley.

Other information:

Please include with your application evidence of your teaching ability (e.g. Scanned copies of recent lesson observations).

Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the interview

Visits to the school: These are available to take place on Wednesday 20th May at 2pm and/or at 3:45pm. These are not essential but recommended and can be booked via the school office by telephone on 0151 282 8971.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 12noon

Shortlisting of Candidates: Friday 22nd May 2026

Lesson Observation and Interview dates: Wb Monday 8th June 2026