Key Stage 2 Teacher

Permanent Mainscale Teacher

Bedford Drive Primary school is seeking to recruit an inspirational, dynamic and highly motivated teacher to fulfil the role of Key Stage 2 Class Teacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Career Teacher or a candidate who wishes to develop further expertise and experience as part of their career path. We are looking for someone who is ambitious and has the drive to make a significant impact within our school. 

The successful candidate must be an enthusiastic practitioner and will need to provide our pupils with an outstanding education, as well as building positive relationships with the children, staff and community. You must be able to engage fully with the core values of our school, be a positive role model and lead by example. You must be passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for our children and ensure they are motivated to be the very best they can be.

We are seeking a candidate who has an organised and methodical approach to work, can demonstrate a passion for continual improvement and achievement, with an ability to inspire the confidence of pupils, parents and colleagues with their enthusiasm and commitment to the role.

In addition, you will:
Have had experience of teaching in Key stage 2
Have high expectations of pupils and be committed to the school's aim of achieving excellent outcomes for all learners
Have good understanding of developing and delivering a quality primary curriculum and learning experience 
Have good classroom management skills
Have a flexible, fair and empathic approach and will be able to meet the changing needs of our children
Have strong communication skills with the ability to build effective and positive relationships with both pupils, parents and staff
Have a strong belief that every child is unique and can and should achieve their maximum potential

In return we can offer:
A Headteacher and school leadership team that are highly committed to developing staff, with a commitment to support your professional development and aspirations
A hard working and enthusiastic team that are committed to tackling the challenges facing our local community
A proactive and supportive governing body
A new build high quality school environment 
Wonderful pupils with a thirst for learning 

If you feel you have the drive and experience necessary for this exciting and rewarding, yet challenging role then please contact the school to arrange a visit.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed, they will take place on Friday 25th April and Tuesday 29th April at 4pm. Please telephone: 0151 645 1561 or email r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk to arrange this. 

Safeguarding is taken very seriously and appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Level DBS.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 30th April 2025.

The interview process for shortlisted candidates will include an observation of your teaching. 

Interviews and lesson observations will take place during the week beginning 5th May 2025. 

Please refer to Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form - CVs will not be accepted.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Application forms are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk.

Please return completed application forms with supporting letter to the Headteacher, Mrs Laura Horton to r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk.