Primary Teacher (within our Designated Specialist Provision)

Our online application form is available via the school website; www.yewtreeknowsley.co.uk

If you have any difficulty completing the application form, please contact the school via email at c.graham@yewtreeknowsley.co.uk

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Salary: M1-M6 /£32,916 - £45,351 per annum / UPS 1-3 /£47,472 - £51,048 per annum

Full Time / Fixed term to cover maternity leave / start date 01 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Class Teacher to join our successful school, within our Designated Specialist Provision catering for children who have a special educational need, specifically Autism. We pride ourselves in providing a secure, friendly, family environment, alongside high expectations, in which each child is encouraged to develop their skills and talents to the full. Our experienced staff, who collectively have a wealth of knowledge to drive forward innovative and inclusive education for all, are passionate about supporting pupils in making the best possible progress. You will share these values and be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils with your passion, presence and creative teaching approaches.

We have a clear vision that encourages all of our community to DREAMBIG for Excellence for All. With an unwavering child-centred ethos, we put our pupils at the heart of every decision we make

We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children. Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development, as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.

Safeguarding

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

For further information on criminal record self-declaration please refer the guidance
available on our website at http://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/how-to-apply/criminal-records-sel/

Any interested candidate should apply by completing the online application form and a personal statement addressing the following points:

• why you are interested in this post and how you have prepared yourself so far
• what contributions you feel you can make to students’ development within our school
• any particular areas of strength and expertise you feel you may have

Any questions, please contact

c.graham@yewtreeknowsley.co.uk

Closing date Friday, 17 April 2026