Teacher

“Working Together, Shaping our Future”

The Governors of our happy, thriving and successful school are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and talented class teachers from September 2026. The post are fixed term for 1 year.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Carr Mill Primary School – winners of the TES 2025 Award for Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year and Pride of St Helens – School of the year 25/26. This national and local recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to the wellbeing, happiness and success of every child.

At Carr Mill, our vibrant #teamcarrmill community works together to create a caring, inclusive environment where children can thrive. We offer a rich, ambitious curriculum that broadens horizons and inspires a lifelong love of learning. As an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school, we also value play as an essential part of development, providing creative opportunities that build confidence, cooperation and curiosity.

Our pupils have positive attitudes to learning, show respect for others, and embody the calm, nurturing ethos highlighted by Ofsted (2023):

“A calmness pervades the school.” – Ofsted 2023

The successful candidate will…

• Be outstanding classroom practitioners committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Have excellent knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum
• Be positive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils

Working at Carr Mill 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.

Carr Mill Primary is a caring, nurturing community, with a team of staff who are committed to ensuring the needs of all children are at the heart of everything the school does. We provide a stimulating, inclusive curriculum with a varied range of engaging opportunities for children to extend their learning.

In return we can offer you the following…

• A happy, supportive and inclusive environment
• Well behaved, enthusiastic children who love to learn
• A dedicated and caring staff team and supportive Governing Body
• A well-resourced learning environment
• A large and experienced pastoral team, ensuring children’s wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do
• Tailored professional development at every stage of your career

At Carr Mill 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. ❤️

Carr Mill 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 carrmill@sthelens.org.uk 📧

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.

Visits & How to Apply

We warmly welcome visits to our school on Thursday 30th April or Tuesday 5th May at 4pm.

Please contact the school office on 01744 678223 or email carrmill@sthelens.org.uk to book your place or request an alternative date.

Applications should be submitted online or returned to the school for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr A. Maley, by 12 noon on Tuesday 12th May 2026.

Shortlisting Wednesday 13th May.

Lesson Observations and Interviews from Friday 15th May 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Carr Mill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022).

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

Be scam aware: St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies at our schools. If in doubt, contact schoolpayroll@sthelens.gov.uk

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.