Job Description
Inspire. Educate. Empower. ✨📚💡
Eccleston Mere Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is kind and caring, and treats children with respect
- Is enthused by teaching and is excited to come to work every day
- Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
- Is committed to high standards and achieving the best outcomes for all
- Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life
Working at Eccleston Mere Primary School
Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member — you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.
Our staff enjoy:
- A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared
- The rewarding experience of seeing students grow, succeed, and develop confidence
- Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development
- The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our students
- A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect
Eccleston Mere is a thriving, two-form entry school, which recently reached 'expected' and 'strong' standards in our Ofsted report. We are committed to excellence, and are aspirational for all of our pupils. Staff working at Eccleston Mere are treated with care, respect and understanding, as part of our inclusive, caring culture.
This post is a fantastic opportunity, covering a maternity leave, within a strong Key Stage 2 department, working alongside our wonderful pupils.
Eccleston Mere is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For more information regarding this role, please contact our office manager, Emma Barrow (emma.barrow@sthelens.org.uk)
School visits will be taking place on Monday 16th March or Thursday 19th March, at 9.15am and 4.30pm.
- The closing date for applications is Friday 20th March, by midday.
- Shortlisting will take place on the afternoon of Friday 20th March.
- Observations and interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th March / Thursday 26th March.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
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Be scam aware: St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies at our schools. If in doubt, contact schoolpayroll@sthelens.gov.uk
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
