Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

Position: Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

'With God, all things are possible' (Matthew 19:26)
Christ Church CE (VA) Primary School, Birkenhead is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 class teacher to join our dedicated team.

We are a caring, welcoming and successful church school with a clear Christian vision, proudly serving our local community. Our core values - Community, Hope, Resilience, Integrity, Service and Thoughtfulness, are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to nurturing and celebrating the God-given talents of every child, ensuring all pupils feel safe, valued and able to flourish.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach a Key Stage 2 class within a supportive, dedicated and forward-thinking school, and to contribute to a culture where every child is encouraged to experience life in all its fullness.

What we can offer:

• Enthusiastic and friendly children with huge potential and excellent attitudes to learning.
• A highly inclusive, trauma-responsive environment supporting all learners.
• A positive and caring ethos that genuinely focuses on the whole child.
• A highly supportive staff and leadership team absolutely committed to school improvement and your professional development.
• A committed approach to effective ways of working that promote your wellbeing and encourage a positive worklife balance.

What we are looking for in a Key Stage 2 Teacher:

• A talent for making learning exciting and vibrant, and who can inspire and motivate children through a rich, balanced curriculum.
• A determination to enable all learners to succeed and ensure they achieve their full potential, with an understanding of how to carefully adapt lessons so learning remains meaningful and accessible to all.
• A commitment to nurturing the whole child, with a particular emphasis on emotional well-being, pastoral support and championing inclusive excellence.
• An ability to work effectively and contribute positively as part of our united team.
• A willingness to make an active contribution to the broader life of our school and our deeply rooted culture of belonging.

Visits to the school:

To appreciate the inclusive potential, warmth and dedication within our school community, we warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school on:

• Wednesday 29th April - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
• Thursday 7th May - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

To confirm attendance, please contact the school office on 0151 652 1278.

Application process:

Please submit a completed application form outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

Applications should be emailed to:

schooloffice@christchurch-birkenhead.wirral.sch.uk
(For the attention of Mrs Nicola Tweddle, Headteacher)

Key dates:

• Closing date: Monday 11th May at 12 Noon
• Proposed shortlisting: Wednesday 13th May
• Proposed lesson observations: Wednesday 20th May
• Proposed interview dates: Thursday 21st May

Safeguarding:

Christ Church CE Primary School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children, and expects the same level of commitment from all staff. This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race, or disability.