Maternity cover | Required from February 2027

Farnborough Road Junior School, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3DF

Belonging together. Learning together. Achieving together.

An opportunity to join Farnborough Road Juniors
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a skilled, committed and enthusiastic class teacher to join
our school on a maternity-cover basis from February 2027. We are a welcoming junior school where
relationships matter, expectations are high and children are supported to achieve their best.
We are looking for someone who combines strong classroom practice with warmth, professional
curiosity and a genuine commitment to inclusion. You will work alongside supportive colleagues
who share responsibility for the learning, wellbeing and success of every child.
This vacancy is open to experienced, qualified teachers and is not suitable for early career teachers
(ECTs). Applicants should demonstrate successful classroom teaching experience and explain their
curriculum strengths and the contribution they would make to our school.

We are looking for a teacher who can
• Plan and teach engaging, well-sequenced lessons informed by assessment and secure subject
knowledge.
• Establish positive relationships, clear routines and consistently high expectations for behaviour
and learning.
• Adapt teaching effectively for pupils with different starting points, including pupils with SEND
and disadvantaged pupils.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Contribute positively to school life and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to
safeguarding.

We can offer
• A welcoming school community and children with a wide range of interests and talents.
• A committed, collaborative staff team and approachable leadership.
• Professional development, constructive support and opportunities to contribute to school
improvement.
• A clear shared vision: Belonging together. Learning together. Achieving together.

Safeguarding and safer recruitment
Farnborough Road Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment will follow the current
statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and the school’s safer recruitment
procedures.
The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including
verification of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK; satisfactory references; an
enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children’s barred list information where
the role is regulated activity; and checks relating to teacher prohibition and other applicable
statutory requirements. Employment history and any gaps will be explored as appropriate.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of the school’s due diligence, in
accordance with statutory guidance. Relevant criminal-history information will be considered in
accordance with the applicable legal framework.