Class Teacher (Year 5) - Fixed Term Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 5PF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 73ebaa89-d693-4056-ac30-cda14e9f8326 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• A Curriculum Champion: Someone who can deliver engaging lessons that challenge and support our Year 5 learners.
• A Team Player: Well Lane is a community; we’re looking for someone who collaborates brilliantly with colleagues and parents alike.
• High Expectations: A teacher who believes every child can achieve their best and isn't afraid to innovate in the classroom.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Well Lane Primary?
• Inquisitive Minds: Our Year 5 pupils are known for their curiosity and enthusiasm.
• Supportive Environment: We offer robust CPD opportunities and a leadership team that truly values work-life balance.
• A Vibrant Community: Be part of a school that sits at the heart of its community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• A Curriculum Champion: Someone who can deliver engaging lessons that challenge and support our Year 5 learners.
• A Team Player: Well Lane is a community; we’re looking for someone who collaborates brilliantly with colleagues and parents alike.
• High Expectations: A teacher who believes every child can achieve their best and isn't afraid to innovate in the classroom.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Well Lane Primary?
• Inquisitive Minds: Our Year 5 pupils are known for their curiosity and enthusiasm.
• Supportive Environment: We offer robust CPD opportunities and a leadership team that truly values work-life balance.
• A Vibrant Community: Be part of a school that sits at the heart of its community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.