Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
17/04/2026 09:00
Interview
28 April 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
MPS-UPS
Department
Teaching staff
Key stage
Key Stage 1
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Class Teacher to join our successful school, within our Designated Specialist Provision catering for children who have a special educational need, specifically Autism. We pride ourselves in providing a secure, friendly, family environment, alongside high expectations, in which each child is encouraged to develop their skills and talents to the full. Our experienced staff, who collectively have a wealth of knowledge to drive forward innovative and inclusive education for all, are passionate about supporting pupils in making the best possible progress. You will share these values and be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils with your passion, presence and creative teaching approaches.

We have a clear vision that encourages all of our community to DREAMBIG for Excellence for All. With an unwavering child-centred ethos, we put our pupils at the heart of every decision we make.

We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children. Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development, as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Experience of successful teaching as evidenced by adding value to student achievementsessential
Have a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum as it relates to this subjectessential
Knowledge of examination syllabus requirements in specialist subject(s) at KS4essential
Understand how ICT can be used to enhance students’ learningessential
Good level of ICT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and emailessential

Organisational Fit

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of young peopleessential
Ability to plan own work and work on own initiativeessential
Ability to prioritise work to achieve deadlinesessential

Personal Attributes

Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of peopleessential
Ability to work as part of a teamessential
Reliable, honest and trustworthyessential

Relevant Skills

Evidence of appropriate professional developmentessential
Demonstrate excellent classroom practiceessential
Relate to and motivate studentsessential
Possess good behaviour management strategiesessential

Yew Tree Primary Academy

Cathy Graham

c.graham@yewtreeknowsley.co.uk

Yew Tree Primary Academy
The Avenue
Halewood
Knowsley
L26 1UU

Safeguarding Information

The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.