Mossbrow Road, Huyton (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
MPS 1-6 / £31.650 - £43,607 per annum UPS 1-3 / £45,646 - £49,084 per annum + SEN 1
Class Teacher
Salary: MPS 1-6 / £31.650 - £43,607 per annum - UPS 1-3 / £45,646 - £49,084 per annum + SEN 1
Permanent/ Full time
Closing date: Monday 19th May at 12PM
Shortlisting: Monday 19th May
Interview dates: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May
Walk around school: Please contact school reception to arrange a visit or contact at Debbie.sergeant@knowsleycentral.co.uk
About the school:
Knowsley Central School is a special school in the Knowsley Local Authority that currently provides specialist education for 127 primary aged children aged 4 – 11 with severe and/ or profound learning difficulties.
A large number of children that attend our school have additional needs such as complex autism, medical/ physical needs and communication needs that can often present as challenging behaviour.
With effect from September 2025, our school pupil numbers will increase to support SEND in the borough.
In school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2019, school was judged as “outstanding” which is our 5th consecutive ‘outstanding’ judgement. The report includes statements such as:
• Pupils benefit from an exceptional standard of education at this school.
• Parents and carers talk about the school as being ‘life-changing’. Some parents say that life at home has improved because, since joining the school, their children are confident and happy.
• There is a culture of high ambition and pride in the school.
• This school lives up to its motto: ‘Everyone is a star and can shine in our learning community.’
About the role:
Knowsley Central School is seeking to appoint a classroom teacher for pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC, medical/ physical needs and communication needs that can often present as challenging behaviour.
An ability to support challenging behaviour and provide personal care will be required.
Experience of teaching children with severe learning difficulties and/ or the Early Years age range would be beneficial but not essential.
All successful candidates will benefit from
• a comprehensive and enhanced CPD offer to support their new role in school.
• additional PAA allocation.
• a comprehensive well-being offer across school.
• opportunities to work alongside a range of specialist staff – our school SALT, OT and EP.
How to apply:
• Application packs are available from the following websites http://www.knowsleycentral.co.uk, http://www.liverpool.gov.uk and http://www.knowsley.gov.uk
• There are opportunities to visit school by appointment. Please contact Kathy our Business Manager Kathy.roberts@knowsley.gov.uk if you would like to arrange a visit to school.
• There are opportunities to discuss the role in more detail if required. Please contact Debbie Sergeant at Debbie.sergeant@knowsleycentral.co.uk if you would like to discuss the post further.
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• All applications should be returned directly to school by email to Kathy.roberts@knowsley.gov.uk by Thursday 19th May at 12PM