Working with each other and for each other

Eccleston Lane Ends is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative temporary Teacher to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.

The Governors of our caring, vibrant and outstanding school are seeking to appoint a temporary teacher to join the Eccleston Lane Ends team from 1^st September 2026. The appointment will initially be for one year due to recruitment at a senior level. The post would suit an ECT or a more experienced teacher. The role will be exciting, varying and diverse and will involve teaching Phonics, Maths and English in our bespoke support class in the mornings and teaching in Ks1 and Ks2 in the afternoons.

The person we appoint will:

• has experience of teaching in a primary school preferably with children with SEND
• is able to plan creatively and effectively to meet the needs of all children in the class
• possesses a strong and secure subject knowledge
• demonstrates outstanding practice and works well within a team
• is innovative, inspirational and passionate about children’s learning
• is highly motivated, with energy and enthusiasm
• will set high expectations of all children’s learning, attitude, behaviour and care
• is an excellent communicator
• is self-reflective and able to improve their own practice and outcomes for children
• is eager to develop their skills and experience
• is able to manage their time effectively
• is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and personal development of young people
• be IT literate and able to use relevant software
• will make a positive contribution to school improvement
• will contribute to the wider life of school

Working at Eccleston Lane Ends

Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member — you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.

Eccleston Lane Ends, is a rich learning community, underpinned by our whole school values, where we are aspirational and driven to achieve the very best for ourselves, each other and the environment and community in which we live.

Our staff enjoy:

• Experience in an Ofsted outstanding school
• Well-behaved children who both enjoy and achieve
• A happy, positive and successful ethos
• A committed, caring, dynamic and well-motivated staff team
• An active, busy PTA with supportive parents
• An experienced and highly skilled Governing Body
• Opportunities to develop professionally

At Eccleston Lane Ends, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. ️

Eccleston Lane Ends is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact helen.simms@sthelens.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 19^th June 2026

Short-listing: Tuesday 23^rd June 2026

Observations & in-school tasks: Wednesday 24^th June 2026 onwards

Interviews: Thursday 2^nd July 2026

Visits to the school: Visits prior to interview Monday 15^th June 2026 9:15am or Tuesday 16^th June at 4:00pm – please telephone to register your interest.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.