Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

The Governing Board of Malvern Primary School is seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Key Stage 2 teacher from September 2025. We are looking for a dedicated, highly motivated and caring teacher who is determined to secure the very best outcomes for children. Enthusiasm, professionalism and a genuine desire to enrich the lives of young learners are essential.  Malvern is a high-performing, oversubscribed school that takes great pride in the vibrant community it serves.

At Malvern, we cultivate the power of being KIND. This core value sits at the heart of everything we do; it is lived daily through the intent we establish and the action we take.  We trust that at the heart of our great community, there are good people willing to do the right thing, even when the right thing isn’t easy. We look to these individuals for inspiration and champion integrity, seeking opportunities to nurture this attribute in our pupils.  We are driven by an unwavering ambition to enable our learners, both children and adults alike, to unlock potential and become lifelong lovers of learning. We understand that every learner is unique and we are relentless in our pursuit of ensuring adults and children experience success.  We are immensely proud of our children who demonstrate the kindness and integrity that we understand will provide the foundations of future learning.  Our team ensure that children who attend Malvern have access to an inspirational, experiential and knowledge based curriculum that provides memorable and enriching opportunities. 

We hope that this advert provides a small glimpse and flavour of life at Malvern and we would be delighted to extend a warm welcome to you should you like to learn more about our school.  Candidates considering applying are invited to a tour of school on Friday 2^nd May 2025 at 9.30am.  During the tour, there will be an opportunity for you to speak with senior leaders and members of the Junior Leadership Team.  If you would like the opportunity to tour school, please contact the school via email to confirm your attendance:  malvern@knowsley.gov.uk

The successful candidate will: 

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for children’s achievement, progress and behaviour
• Create an engaging and purposeful learning environment, making learning both enjoyable and meaningful
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently   and as part of a team
• Bring energy, resilience, enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills to all aspects of the role
• Show a willingness to contribute positively to the wider life and community of the school

Malvern Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references.  It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with KCSiE Education Statutory Guidance 2024.

All documentation relating to applicants will be treated confidentially in accordance with the Data Protection Act (DPA18)

Tour of School: Friday 2^nd May 2025 at 9.30am

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 16^th May 2025 at 3.30pm. 

Shortlisting: Friday 16^th May 2025

Further guidance regarding the interview process will be provided to all shortlisted candidates.