KS2 Teacher - Year 5

Overview

Required: From January 2026
Full Time – Permanent Position
Salary: Starting on Main scale or UPR1 and then progressing as per STPCD.

Year 5 Teacher Full Time Permanent

The governing body and leadership team at St George’s are seeking a committed and talented teacher to support the school’s drive for inclusion and excellent learning and teaching.

Extensive induction and high quality CPD will be available for the successful candidate.

St George’s is a large school with 35 classes. Recruitment opportunities are rare. You will be joining a school with unique partnership opportunities in Wirral. We are:

Accredited Great Teaching Centre with Evidence Based Education.
Oracy Centre of Excellence with Voice 21
Research Champion with Chartered College of teaching
Initial Teaching Training facilitator with Kingsbridge SCITT
CPD partner for Maths Hub, Inspire teaching Hub and Local Authority.

The successful applicant must have the following qualities:

A deep understanding of and passion for high quality education

Experience of planning and delivering a high-quality curriculum
Commitment to positive behaviour management
Ability to work constructively as part of a team
Ability to develop excellent relationships with children, colleagues and parents
Experience of assessment and planning for next steps.
A commitment to evidence-based practice and delivering high-quality teaching and learning
Willingness to show initiative and commitment to our school
Willingness to engage in reflective practice
Commitment to your professional development

We will offer, in return:

Enquiring children, with a thirst for learning
A committed and dedicated staff and governing body
A unique commitment to your professional development
A superb school environment for you to work in
Many employee benefits including subsidised meals and access to health services

Personal attributes

	Essential Attributes	Desirable Attributes
Qualifications & Training	Recognised teaching qualification A 2:2 or above degree in their subject area or a related subject	A postgraduate qualification; e.g., a master’s degree, NPQ qualification, diploma etc A first aid certificate Evidence of further training in SEND, inclusion, equality or other statutory areas
Skills & Experience	At least one years of experience teaching within a school environment Conducting assessments, keeping records and producing reports on pupils Delivering primary national curriculum Writing and adapting planning based on prior learning and children’s needs Implementing safeguarding procedures in schools	Experience teaching key stage 2 pupils
Knowledge	A clear understanding of the national curriculum Good subject knowledge to help you design schemes of work and adapt teaching Knowledge of effective inclusion strategies to improve the quality of teaching and learning An understanding of how to promote positive behaviour and effective behaviour for learning Ability to work well in teams and contribute to team planning and improvement strategies The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and safeguarding	An understanding of relevant legislation and educational developments An understanding of how evidence-based practice and research can be used to enhance teaching Commitment to coaching, mentoring and other developmental practice An understanding of how assessment can be used to improve practice Ability to enthuse and engage pupils
Personal Qualities	Promote the school’s aims and ethos Use effective strategies to motivate children Develop good personal relationships within a team Establish and develop close relationships with parents, governors, multi agency partners and the community Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences Create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment	Organising and participating in extracurricular activities

Salary & Benefits

Salary from M1 to M6 or UPS per annum

Location

St George's Primary School
St George's Primary School
Wallasey
Wirral
CH45 3NF

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

School visits are warmly encouraged. School tours for prospective candidates will be held on Friday 17^th October at either 8.30am or 4.00pm. School Tours will take place at the upper site building on Claremount Road (CH45 6UE). If you want to attend either of these tours, please let Mylie Barker, HR Officer know by emailing: hr@stgeorges.wirral.sch.uk

Closing date is 9.00am on Wednesday 22^nd October.

We will shortlist candidates Wednesday 22^nd October

Interviews will be held on morning of Friday 24^th of October.

Interviews will consist of a short lesson observation and interview.

Applications forms and further information are available from Mrs Mylie Barker by email hr@stgeorges.wirral.sch.uk.

To apply, please complete the application form and a supporting statement explaining your suitability for this role. Before completing your supporting statement, please ensure that you have read the advertisement and any supporting information, including the job description. In order to improve your chances of being selected, please include specific examples from your experience and relate them to the job description when writing your supporting statement.

Equal opportunities

All candidates must be aware of the safeguarding nature of this work.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

The successful candidates will receive a full induction for their role including safeguarding awareness and practice.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

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