The Governors of this happy school are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated teacher to work full time from September 2025. The position is likely to be in a Key stage 2 class but applicants should feel confident teaching across all phases age phases.
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join our excellent and dedicated team of staff committed to continued improvement and to achieving the highest standards. We work incredibly hard and welcome people who share our work ethic.
The successful candidate will embody the schools aims to be kind, be ambitious and be respectful. They should also
Be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of learning and behaviour
Be flexible and able to work across all Primary age phases
Have the children’s care, welfare and learning at the heart of every decision
Have a sound understanding of successful teaching strategies, the curriculum and related assessments
Be able to teach in a creative and innovative way which secures excellent progress and instills within children a love of learning
Be able to work as part of a team
Show dedication to integrating into the community and committing to the ethos of this hard working staff team
Garswood Primary School offers
Well motivated, confident, happy and well-behaved children who love school and want to learn
A very dedicated, encouraging and good-humoured team of staff and Governors who cultivate and value enthusiasm and commitment
Excellent resources and a supportive community
A commitment to continuing Professional Development
The successful applicant would be expected to develop their professional role by seeking experience in developing aspects of school life and taking a proactive approach to responsibility within the school. Please state any curriculum strengths and interests in your letter of application.
Grade – MPR, though Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.
Please note – if the school find that the application responses have been AI generated, the application will be discounted.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) Certificate. Garswood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: noon on Friday 28th March 2025.
Prospective candidates who would like to tour the school are invited to attend on Monday 24th March, 2025 at 4.45pm. This must be booked in advance by emailing the school at garswood@sthelens.org.uk
