Primary Teacher KS1, West Lancashire

  • Location: West Lancashire
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £32,916
  • Start date: 07/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
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Job Description

New Directions Liverpool is partnering with a small, one-form entry primary school in Widnes to recruit a passionate and committed primary school teacher for a full-time position in a Year 1 class starting in September. Whether you are an experienced educator or a newly qualified teacher, this role offers a unique opportunity to join a close-knit school community dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.

The school has recently made a significant investment in expanding its outdoor learning provision, reflecting its commitment to innovative and holistic education. The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity to utilize this dynamic outdoor space to foster a love of learning in the natural environment. This initiative is designed to enhance students’ academic, social, and emotional development by integrating outdoor experiences into the curriculum.

The Role

• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-structured classroom environment
• Deliver daily phonics sessions, using the Read Write Inc. programme (training can be provided)
• Prepare pupils for the Year 1 phonics screening check with support from the KS1 Lead

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds (or is on track to achieve) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Is an Early Career Teacher looking to complete their induction
• Has an interest in or some experience of teaching phonics (Read Write Inc. desirable but not essential)
• Is committed to supporting pupils in early reading and phonics development

Requirements

• References covering the last 5 years
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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