Key Role Information

Salary
M1 - M6 £32,916-£45,352
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
15/05/2026 15:14
Interview
19 May 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Range | M1 - M6
Department
Teaching
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
27.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you looking for a career where you can motivate and inspire?

 … a role where you can use your skills to make a positive impact in children’s lives?

 … a role where no day is the same and you can indulge your subject interests as part of your work?

 The value of teachers in our society has never been higher. We are very proud to be part of this vital profession and are offering the chance for adaptable and driven professionals to join us in our mission.

 

What Can Vantage Offer You?

  • ·A secure and reliable public sector career, in diverse and inclusive schools with opportunities for progression across our three regional hubs. 
  • A strong focus on staff well-being, through our employee package, with a full complement of health-related services to support you in your role.
  • Access to comprehensive Vantage Plus employee benefits, designed by staff, for staff, including an annual flexi wellbeing day and medical cash plans.
  • A robust, tailored CPD programme, further enhanced by our trust training bursary which all staff can apply to.
  • Opportunities for career progression and secondment across Vantage Academy Trust’s nine primary schools, one secondary school and local partners.
  • Friendly, committed and highly skilled colleagues and leadership, dedicated to our mission, vision and values.
  • The opportunity to share views and feedback with leadership through our extensive governance framework and staff voice surveys.


At Vantage Academy Trust, we are very proud of our values-led ethos:

·        Fostering a culture of professional development

·        Developing centres of excellence

·        Encouraging our individual spiritual journeys

·        Developing future and aspirational thinking

·        Celebrating individual distinctiveness and our particular vocation to the least advantaged

·        Encouraging curiosity

·        Refusing to set a limit on what is possible for ourselves, for one another, and for our community of schools.

 

Where will I work?

The Governors and Principal of Willow Tree Primary School are seeking a motivated and passionate Teacher to join their team in providing exceptional opportunities for learning and promoting positive outcomes for children.


Willow Tree’s motto states: Small school, big heart …. Nurturing potential, inspiring confidence’ and this is very much the case. As a highly inclusive school, who supports the learning and social needs of a diverse range of pupils, our greatest goal is to meet the needs of all the pupils we serve and ensure that they are all the best they can possibly be, in all respects, whilst thoroughly enjoying their time in primary school. Our role is to develop our pupils as rounded individuals, who will develop further into responsible adults. We are highly committed to fostering positive relationships and strong partnerships with parents and value the input they provide into their child’s education and the life of the school.

Join us now on our journey to make a difference.

 

What do I need to bring to the role?

·      Will hold Qualified Teacher Status

·        Will be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of children's achievements, attainment and behaviour.

·        Will be able to motivate, inspire and co-operate with their colleagues and children.

·        Will support the Leadership Team in implementing the vision of the school

·        Is reflective, willing to embrace new ideas and take risks in the pursuit of excellence.

·        Is an adaptable and resilient professional

·         Have bags of personality and enthusiasm

·         Be highly motivated, with a can-do-attitude

·         Love working with and helping children to achieve their goals

 

If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We warmly encourage visits to our school. Please contact us on 01514778190, visit our website https://willowtree.knowsley.sch.uk/ or email wtpoffice@vantageacademies.co.uk


Applications welcome from NQTs and experienced teachers.

 

Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references being received and social media checks being carried out. References will be requested prior to interview.


Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of National Curriculum requirementsessential
Ability to create a stimulating and safe learning environmentessential
Knowledge of a creative range of pedagogic approaches to delivering your subjectessential
Knowledge of current education legislation, Ofsted framework and best practiceessential
Ability to assess and record the progress of students’ learningessential
Ability to develop a number of curriculum areas relevant to the age and ability of the groupsessential
Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines during times of pressureessential
Ability to use/analyse assessment data systems to raise standardsessential
Ability to promote a positive ethos and attributesessential

Leadership

Strong leader in the delivery of excellence in teaching and learningessential

Willow Tree Primary School

Human Resources

hr@vantageacademies.co.uk

Bedford Close
Huyton
Merseyside
L36 1XH

Safeguarding Information

Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.