Classroom Teacher (KS1) and Phonics Lead
Location -
Pennington Road, Litherland, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 8HY
Contract Type -
Permanent
Contract Term -
Full-Time
Salary -
£32, £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS
Closing Date -
12:00pm, 16th Oct 2025
Start Date -
January 2026
About this Role
Join King's Lander Primary Academy – Where Futures Begin
At King's Lander Primary Academy, we believe every child deserves an education that empowers, inspires, and nurtures a lifelong love of learning. As a proud member of the Great Schools Trust, we are committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences within a warm, inclusive, and ambitious environment.
Our academy is a vibrant and diverse community where staff, pupils, and families work in partnership to ensure that every learner flourishes. We celebrate individuality, promote high expectations, and provide rich opportunities for personal and academic growth. At King's Lander, our values are not just words on a wall; they are lived every day through our curriculum, behaviour, and community engagement.
In our most recent Ofsted inspection on 23 June 2023, the school was rated 'Good' across all key areas, including leadership, early years provision, and overall effectiveness. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to high educational standards and continuous improvement.
We are seeking passionate professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference. Whether you are an experienced educator or just starting your journey in education, you'll find a supportive team, ongoing professional development, and the chance to help shape the lives of children in a school where ambition meets care.
The Great Schools Trust was recently recognised as one of the UK's fastest-improving multi-academy trusts and shortlisted for MAT of the Year. We are redefining education through innovation, values-led leadership, and a culture where both students and staff flourish. With all academies rated Good or better by Ofsted and a strong +0.4 Progress 8 score, we are proud to be transforming futures across our communities.
Our motto, Credmus Believe, underpins everything we do. We believe in our pupils, our staff and our community. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping futures, every single day.
The Role:
We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner with strong Key Stage One experience who has:
* A proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
* Expertise in phonics, with essential knowledge and practice of Read Write Inc.
* A commitment to inclusive education, including proven experience working with children with complex SEND needs.
* A belief in enrichment as essential, not optional – including supporting trips, visits and residentials.
* The desire to lead or support the leadership of English.
* A passion for high-quality maths teaching – experience with Maths No Problem is a bonus.
Please refer to the recruitment pack attached for much more detail.
What We Offer
* A nurturing environment for ECTs and recently qualified teachers to grow and thrive
* A culture of collaboration, innovation, and high expectations
* Tailored professional development and access to a wider network of support through the Trust
* Opportunities for early leadership responsibilities, curriculum development, or special projects
* A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and sustainable workloads
* A warm, respectful, and values-driven school community
How to Apply
Please complete the application form via MyNewTerm -
If you would like to visit our Primary, please reach out to Anne Mason via the contact details below.
As part of our recruitment process, we may request the opportunity to observe a lesson within your current school. Lesson observations are expected to take place between Monday 20th - Wednesday 22nd October. Alternatively, an observation will be arranged within King's Lander. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend a final interview on Thursday 23rd October.
King's Lander Primary Academy and the Great Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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Contact Details
Anne Mason