KS1 Class Teacher and Phonics Lead  - Permanent  - Required from September 2026

Upper KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Fixed Term - 12 months or upon the return of the substantive post holder whichever is sooner - Required from September 2026 

We pride ourselves on inclusivity and offer a happy and welcoming environment for our diverse community. Our children enjoy coming to school and are keen to learn. Our staff are passionately committed to ensuring that our pupils achieve and they have high expectations for the children and for themselves.

Staff at Matthew Arnold are offered great opportunities to develop and are crucial to our ongoing success.  We are highly aspirational and welcome the chance to bring really skilled and committed new members to our team.  We need someone who is passionate about school improvement and is ambitious for themselves, the children and the school.

About the Role
The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching ability, teamwork, dedication and passion in order to help our children achieve their full potential.

They will work seamlessly with the Headteacher, staff and Governors to ensure inclusive learning for pupils. 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Be an excellent teacher with a proven track record of securing outstanding outcomes for pupils
• Have high expectations for all learners.
• Lead phonics provision, support staff, analyse data, and ensure strong outcomes for all pupils, contributing to the wider development of literacy and school improvement.
• Be committed to maintaining the character and ethos of the school
• Contribute to the wider life of the school by leading an extracurricular club, and attend residential visits.
• Be committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and welfare of children

How to Apply

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children.  We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with barred list check.

Appointment to the position will be subject to suitable references and professional qualifications. A minimum of two references will be required. One must be your existing / most recent employer. References will be checked prior to the interview process. Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of our recruitment process. Also as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

We will be providing visits to the school and encourage you to visit the school and see for yourself our range of practice and the exciting possibilities of the post.  Please contact the school office to arrange a visit, 0151 539 0300.

All relevant documents are available below and completed applications can be emailed to s.nuttall@matthewarnold.co.uk

Closing Date:            Thursday 14^th May (noon)

Short Listing Date:    Thursday 14^th May

Observations:            Week beginning 18^th May

Interview Date:          Thursday 21^st May

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you every success.