The Governors of this outstanding, dynamic and innovative school are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our team in November 2025.
We believe Bleak Hill provides every member of our school community with an environment which enables them to be happy, healthy and safe, in order to be highly motivated lifelong learners.
The successful candidates will:
Be excellent classroom practitioners and have high expectations of children’s behaviour and achievement
Be experienced at teaching in KS2
Be eager to develop professionally
Be supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
Promote excellence and enjoyment through the curriculum
Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate children
Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people
Be proactive in partnership work other organisations and agencies
Contribute to the wider life of the school
In return we can offer:
The opportunity to work with a great team of motivated and committed staff
Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn, are very well behaved and who both enjoy and achieve
A very happy, positive and successful ethos
A stimulating learning environment
Opportunities to develop professionally
An active, busy PTA with extremely supportive parents
An experienced and highly skilled Governing Body
The application process will include lesson observations to be held at Bleak Hill. Applicants will also have a formal interview followed by a short task. The recruitment timetable is given below:
Closing Date & Shortlisting: Monday 23rd June 2025
Interview/Task/Observation: Monday 30th June / Tuesday 1st July 2025
We will be offering several times and dates for show rounds for potential candidates on the following dates. Please note that these are the only available times and days. Please contact the school office to book in – 01744 678190
Tuesday 10th June at 3:45pm
Thursday 12th June at 9:15am
Friday 13th June at 3:45pm
Tuesday 17th June at 9:15am
Tuesday 17th June at 3:45pm
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
Applications can be made online or by paper application form. Forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources on the number below.
Applications should be returned to the school, for the attention of the Mr. T McCoy, Headteacher.
Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at midday
Shortlisting: Monday 23rd June 2025
Interviews/tasks: Monday 30th June / Tuesday 1st July 2025
