Vacancy:
Teacher (KS1/KS2)

Teacher (KS1/KS2)

About the School
LIPA Primary and High School is a growing all-through school in Liverpool City Centre with 560 pupils on roll (Reception to Year 9). We are also part of LIPA Multi Academy Trust. We immerse children in the creative and performing arts to enrich teaching and learning in the early development of language, reading, writing and mathematics skills. We provide outstanding education, focusing strongly on English, Mathematics, Science and the creative and performing arts using an engaging curriculum, inspiring teachers and excellent learning resources to help pupils to enjoy and succeed in learning.Our school is a vibrant and exciting place to learn, where children are happy, engaged, motivated and well behaved. You will be part of a well-supported and valued team. All employees are enrolled into an Employee Assistance Programme, which offers support in and outside of school

About the Role
Job Activities:

• Making an impact on the educational progress of pupils beyond those directly assigned:
• Encourage pupils’ motivation and enthusiasm, securing positive attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour
• Monitor, evaluate and review pupils’ progress, achievement and attainment in the class.
•  Plan learning appropriate to the needs of the children and seek to ensure that children are making outstanding progress.
• Achieve robust systems of pastoral care and personalised learning to ensure every student feels valued, and is known and supported
•  Demonstrate a consistent approach to safeguarding and child protection in line with school policy and good practice.
• Leading, Developing and Enhancing the teaching of others
• Have an excellent professional knowledge of the Primary curriculum, including an understanding of the knowledge, progression of early childhood development. •Have a clear philosophy on how children learn with a specific focus on the creative and performing arts and project based learning.
• Ensure the promotion of methods that enable all pupils to learn effectively.
• Disseminate examples of ‘good practice’ in learning and teaching, effective planning and provision across the school.
• Establish good relationships, encourage good working practices and support.
• Develop links and liaise with governors, the local authority and the wider school community.
• Take part in and respond to issues regarding self-evaluation including making contributions to the School Development Plan.
• Take a leadership role on aspects of the curriculum.
• To contribute to a climate of mutual support, in which self-confidence and self -esteem can grow and to work as a member of a team.
• To be committed to personal professional development and to participate in the school’s system of performance management.
• To contribute as appropriate to the professional development of colleagues.
• To participate in meetings with other staff to review curricular, organisational and administrative matters affecting the school.
• To supervise pupils outside the classroom as required by the Head Teacher and within the Conditions of Employment.
• To participate in cover for absent staff as required and within the terms of the Conditions of Employment.

Personal Qualities
Education and Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status- Essential

Experience: applicants should be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience of:

• A range of successful classroom practice in a primary school-Essential
• Monitoring and evaluation of learning and teaching leading to effective planning to raise standards-Essential
• Evidence of continuing professional development- Essential
• Effective involvement with parents- Essential

Knowledge: Applicants should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the following areas related to this post:

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum- Essential
• Excellent understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues, particularly those related to the learning and development of young children-Essential
• How the creative and expressive arts can be developed into cross curricular learning- Essential
• How learning can be developed through a project based learning approach- Desirable
• The assessment and review of children’s progress and development -Essential
• The role of the class teacher in relation to Special Educational Needs-Essential
• A positive and effective approach to behaviour management-Essential
• How to analyse, understand, interpret and respond to school performance data-Essential
• Encouraging parents and carers to work co-operatively with the school and involve them in their children’s education
• Essential -A thorough knowledge of good practice in relation to safeguarding and child protection-Essential

Leadership and Management Skills: applicants should be able to demonstrate from their experience the ability to:

• Promote and sustain high standards for all children-Essential
• Understand and value the process of monitoring, evaluating and review as an aid to raising standards-Essential
• Contribute to self-evaluation exercises and whole school development-Essential
• Inspire and motivate the children and staff to influence the quality of learning and teaching and initiate change- Essential
• Share expertise, skills and knowledge and to encourage others to follow suit- Essential
• Have personal impact and presence to be able to initiate change and achieve excellence- Essential
• Seek advice and support when necessary- Essential

Personal Skills and Attributes: applicants should:

• Demonstrate a high level of commitment and professionalism- Essential
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills- Essential -Be a good team player and be able to lead and inspire by being an excellent role model- Essential
• Be able to work independently and on own initiative-Essential
• Have good time management skills and an ability to plan and prioritise work and tasks for you and your phase team- Essential
• Maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post-Essential
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusive practise and equal opportunities-Essential
• Be approachable, positive, flexible and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour- Essential
• Have the desire for further career progression- Essential
• Advert closes- 3rd May 2024 Shortlisting- 8th May 2024 Interviews w/c 20th May 2024

How to Apply
Please can you send your application, along with a completed self-disclosure form, to [email protected].

Closing Date: Friday 3rd May 2024
Short Listing Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Interview Date: Monday 20th May 2024
2nd Interview Date: Tuesday 21st May 2024
3rd Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document

Contact Details
LIPA Primary and High School
Upper Duke Street
Liverpool
L1 7BT


Contact Name: Nicola McFerran
Contact Telephone: 0151 958 0020
Contact e-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lipaprimary.org/
NOR: 560