DITTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Liverpool Road

Widnes

WA8 7HD 

JOB VACANCY

KS2 CLASS TEACHER

M1 – M6

Initially a Fixed Term Contract until 31^st August 2026

with a view to a permanent contract thereafter

Required as soon as possible.

The Governors of this improving school are seeking to appoint a passionate, inspirational and innovative class teacher in KS2.   This is initially a fixed term contract to start as soon as possible but may become a permanent position.  This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious teacher with a passion for education to grow and develop as a leader.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner who has:

• The ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a highly skilled team and form positive relationships with children, parents, staff and other professionals.
• Relevant training and experience of successful teaching and learning in Upper Key Stage 2.
• High expectations and standards in achievement and behaviour.
• A firm belief and strong commitment to inclusive education.
• A clear understanding of how children are motivated and learn effectively.
• A creative approach to encourage children to take ownership of their own learning.
• Energy, commitment, enthusiasm and initiative to raise standards for pupils.
  
  We offer:
• Excellent, dedicated and hardworking staff who work as a team.
• A friendly, family orientated and happy school with an ethos that values the contribution of everyone.
• A supportive Governing Body.
• A commitment to continuous Professional Development.

 Applicants should e-mail their application to:   Mrs Alison Campbell, School Business Manager ditton.busman@wpat.uk

Tour of the school:                            (Please telephone the school to arrange)

Closing date for applications:        Thursday 26^th March 2026 @ 12 noon

Shortlisting :                                     Friday 27^th March 2026                                    

Interviews :                                        w/b Monday 13^th April 2026               

 Ditton Primary is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure.  Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.        

How to apply

Further information and an application form can be found on the school website: Vacancies - Ditton Primary Academy School