Job Description
Tall Oaks from Little Acorns Grow
This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, lasting until the current post holder returns or resigns.
We’re looking for a flexible KS2 teacher to join our popular, caring and successful school as part of our Phase 3 and 4 team. You’ll be working across the Key Stage to cover Class Teacher PPA Time and Leadership Time. This is a great opportunity to get to know our children really well right across school and to have a varied and interesting range of experiences. Broad Oak is a large school so you'll be supported in this role by two other teachers in each and every year group as well as a large, highly skilled set of support staff.
This post is suitable for both main scale and upper pay range teachers. ECTs are welcome to apply but should be aware that the role is not class based.
Required 4th January 2027
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working in KS2
- Believes in and supports our inclusive ethos
- Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
- Can inspire and motivate children with energy and enthusiasm
- Brings creativity and strong classroom practice to their teaching
- Is sensitive to the needs of our children and their families
- Enjoys working as part of a vibrant, ambitious and dedicated team
- Is fun, flexible, and hardworking and enjoys having a range of experiences
At Broad Oak, we’re proud of our caring, community-focused approach. We work together, support each other and celebrate the difference we make every day. If you’re passionate about teaching and want to be part of a school that feels like a family, we’d love to hear from you!
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school, please telephone the school office to book a visit.
Working at Broad Oak Community Primary School
Broad Oak Community Primary School is a great place to work, somewhere you’ll enjoy coming to everyday. With strong family values at its core, our school creates a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where care and support are offered to everyone—staff, pupils, and families alike. There’s a real sense of community here and a shared belief in helping each person feel valued, respected and encouraged to be their best. It’s more than just a job—it’s a place where people belong, support each other and where kindness and teamwork are part of everyday life… that’s the Broad Oak Family.
Our staff enjoy:
- Feeling part of the family – Broad Oak really does have that close-knit, caring ethos where people look out for each other and want the best for one another
- Wellbeing that matters – We put staff wellbeing first, with a supportive atmosphere, a good work/life balance and access to a paid-for Employee Assistance Programme.
- Room to grow – There are plenty of chances to learn, develop, and take your career in the direction you want.
- Making a real difference – Every day brings the chance to help children and colleagues thrive and that’s something we’re all proud of.
- A big school, big opportunities – With a large and lively setting, there’s always something going on—you’ll never be short of variety or new experiences.
- Teamwork that works – We love sharing ideas, solving problems together and learning from each other to do our best for all.
- A place where everyone belongs – Diversity is celebrated here and we make sure every child and adult feels seen, heard, and supported.
At Broad Oak, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements and foster a strong sense of belonging.❤️
Broad Oak 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 broadoak@sthelens.org.uk 📧
Closing date: Thursday 26th November 2026
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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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.
