Teacher

Nurture the Potential to Succeed✨📚💡

Newton-le-Willows Primary is looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner to join our team from 1st September 2026. Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2 would be desirable. The post is fixed term until 31/08/2027.

Newton-le-Willows Primary is a popular and successful primary school with a hard - working team of teachers and support staff, as well as an enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.

The Governors are seeking to appoint someone who:

• has experience of teaching in a primary school particularly in KS2
• is able to plan creatively and effectively to meet the needs of all children in the class
• possesses a strong and secure subject knowledge
• demonstrates outstanding practice and works well within a team
• is innovative, inspirational and passionate about children’s learning
• is highly motivated, with energy and enthusiasm
• will set high expectations of all children’s learning, attitude, behaviour and care
• is an excellent communicator
• is self-reflective and able to improve their own practice and outcomes for children
• is eager to develop their skills and experience
• is able to manage their time effectively
• is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and personal development of young people
• will make a positive contribution to school improvement
• will contribute to the wider life of school

Please state your curriculum strengths and interests when applying. An interest in Computing would be advantageous.

Working at Newton Le Willows 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.

We can offer you:

- a highly committed, caring, enthusiastic and professional staff

- children who are well-behaved, friendly and happy

- positive and supportive relationships with parents and the local community

- a commitment to continuous professional development

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025’ Statutory Guidance.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please complete both your application form and letter of application and submit this to Mrs Chisnall (Head Teacher) by the closing date.

A letter of application (no more than two sides of A4, font 12, Tahoma) should be submitted for the attention of the Head Teacher. Please send your letter of application to the school email address: newtonp@sthelens.org.uk for the Head Teacher’s attention. Your application form should be completed on the online portal.

If you have any further questions or queries about the post, please contact Mrs Chisnall.

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

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

Newton Le Willows 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.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025’ Statutory Guidance.

For more information regarding this role, please contact lorraine.dale@sthelens.org.uk 📧

An opportunity for a school visit will take place on Monday 8th June at 4.00pm and Tuesday 9th June at 9.30am. Please contact school if you wish to attend.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 11th June 2026.

Shortlisting will be on Friday 12th June 2026.

Lesson Observations will take place on Wednesday 17th June and Thursday 18th June 2026.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23rd June 2026.

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.