Primary Teacher – Key Stage 1
Liverpool College
Liverpool
- Expired
- Salary:
- Between L1 (£23,721) and L9 (£39,408) dependent upon experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Monday 2nd September 2019
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2019
Job overview
About the School
The College was founded in 1840 to serve the growing population of Liverpool and was a fee paying school until 2013. In 2012, the Governors of Liverpool College announced their intention to accept an offer from the Secretary of State to become a voluntary converter academy. Since the decision to convert to academy status the College has grown in pupil numbers by 40%. The College is guided by its motto: Not Only the Intellect but also Character. Our mission and unique approach to the education of the whole child is further explained at http://www.learningwithcharacter.org.uk<http://www.learningwithcharacter.org.uk/>. We seek to focus on the individual and develop in everything we do at school the three key traits of our learners: Purpose, Passion and Challenge.
Our commitment to Learning with Character and our three core traits create a cohesive community across the entire campus and ensure we continue our founders’ intention to make the formation of character a prime purpose of education. Above all, Liverpool College is a happy, successful and outward-looking school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating the whole person. Liverpool College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Liverpool College is an equal opportunities employer.
About the Role
To work as part of the Primary team to deliver high quality teaching in order for children to make good progress in school. Working under the direction of the Head of Pre-Preparatory School, the teacher has the following responsibilities.
- Provide effective teaching and learning strategies that allow all children to progress.
- Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.
- To support school policy.
The successful candidate will make a full contribution to the pastoral and extra-curricular life of this busy and successful school. The College can offer strong support for NQTs, well-motivated and enthusiastic students, and excellent facilities. This is a full time permanent post, commencing 2nd September 2019.
Personal Qualities
We require an enthusiastic and positive individual, committed to the well-being of children and young people, who has:
- Been educated to degree level
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Sound knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum for all subjects.
- Practical understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies, including phonics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
How to Apply
Please email your completed application form to vacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk
Alternatively, you can post completed applications to Linda Harley, HR Administrator, at the address stated below. Interviews will be held week commencing 4th March 2019.
Closing Date: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Short Listing Date: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Attached documents
About Liverpool College
Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy of some 1500 pupils. The College is situated on a leafy 28 acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park.
The College is organized into two phases and five schools:
The Primary Phase consists of the Pre-Prep (Reception-Year 2) and Preparatory School (Year 3-Year 6) and each are housed in their own buildings.
The Secondary Phase consists of the Senior School (Middle School (Years 7-9) and Upper School (Years 10-11)) and the Sixth Form (Years 12-13) which share classroom facilities. The Sixth Form also has its own centre.
The leadership of the College consists of the Principal of the College who is supported by two Vice Principals who have whole College responsibility for teaching, learning and curriculum, and mission, resources, assessment and policy oversight respectively, and by the Director of Finance and Operations who is responsible for the financial management and support operations of the College.
The Principal, Mr van Mourik Broekman, was appointed in 2007 and has been in post since 2008.
The College was founded in 1840 to serve the growing population of Liverpool. The College was a founding member of the Headmaster’s Conference and was a fee paying school until 2013. It is a Church of England foundation that has always been open to pupils and families of all faiths and none. It does not apply any faith criteria in its pupil admissions or staff recruitment policy.
In June 2012, Liverpool College announced that the Secretary of State for Education had accepted their submission to transition the College to Academy status.
In September 2013, Liverpool College became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The College also offers state boarding provision. In the last few years, it has become one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North of England.
Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2019.
Purpose and Intent:
Our purpose is to transform the lives of young people, regardless of background or ability, by relentlessly challenging and consistently inspiring them to reach their maximum academic and personal potential within an inclusive and aspirational learning community dedicated to the highest standards.
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