Year 1 Teacher
Completed application forms to be sent to recruitment@southportlearningtrust.org
Southport Learning Trust is a growing and dynamic Trust consisting of nine schools. At present our family consists of Bedford Primary School, Birkdale High School, Greenbank High School, Kew Woods Primary School, Maghull High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School, Merefield School and Stanley High School.
We are seeking to appoint a Classroom Teacher Year 1 to join our team at Kew Woods Primary School. Further details regarding the role can be found in the job description and person specification for the role.
The application form should be downloaded and submitted electronically no later than noon on Friday 14th November 2025. Candidates are asked to email completed applications to – recruitment@southportlearningtrust.org.
Tours of school will take place: Friday 7 November 1:30pm and 3:30pm, Monday 10 November 1:30pm and Wednesday 12 November 3:30m. If you would like to visit and arrange a tour of the school prior to the application closing date, please contact the school office on 01704 533478 or admin@kewwoods.com
Lesson observations 21st November 2025 / 24th November and Interviews will take place Tuesday 25 November 2025.
Southport Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. At least one member of our recruitment team for this post is Safer Recruitment trained and we adhere to Southport Learning Trust’s Recruitment and Selection Policy for Employees and Volunteers. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. Southport Learning Trust is committed to the wellbeing of all staff through continued professional development and a comprehensive Employee Wellbeing Assistance Programme. Employee benefits include- Generous local government pension scheme Staff wellbeing package, cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and mileage expenses for travel.
For a full overview of the role please refer to the job description. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabili… In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview. A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website.