Teaching Opportunities at Millstead Primary School
Due to increasing pupil numbers and planned maternity leaves, the Governors and Executive Headteacher of our OUTSTANDING school (Ofsted January 2024) are excited to offer new opportunities for talented, passionate teachers to join our expanding team in September 2026.
Positions Available: Class Teachers (Permanent and maternity cover roles)
Main Scale to UP3 £32,916 to £51,048 plus SEN Point £2787
We are a welcoming and ambitious primary special school supporting children aged 2 to 11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Complex Autism (ASD). At Millstead School, we aim to provide a world-class education for all pupils which transforms their lives and the lives of their families. We have 314 pupils on roll based in the Everton (L5) and Naylorsfield (L27) areas of the city. All pupils have an education, health and care plan (EHCP) which recognises their severe and complex needs. The teacher vacancies are on both sites.
Our “extraordinary and ambitious” curriculum follows 3 distinct learning pathways:
➢ Cohort 1: Pre-Formal learners with complex autism or profound & multiple learning difficulties (including complex physical and/or medical needs). These pupils are below Pre-Key Stage Standards and are working within the Engagement Model;
➢ Cohort 2: Pre-Formal learners who are in the Early Years. These pupils are also below Pre-Key Stage Standards and are working within the Engagement Model. For many of these children, joining the Millstead family will be their first experience of an educational setting;
➢ Cohort 3: Semi-Formal learners in Key Stage 1 and 2. These pupils are working within Pre-Key Stage Standard in English and Maths.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking teachers who are not only skilled—but bring heart, imagination and joy to their teaching.
You will be a great fit if you:
• Have a strong understanding of early childhood development and how young children learn
• Bring a sense of fun, playfulness and curiosity to the classroom
• Are creative, flexible and able to adapt learning to meet highly individual needs
• Are passionate about supporting children with SLD and complex ASD
• Can create learning environments that are nurturing, predictable and joyful
• Work well as part of a collaborative, supportive, multi-disciplinary team
• Bring positivity, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive practice
• Early Years specialists and teachers with a passion for sensory, play-based or communication-focused learning are especially encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
✔ Supportive, skilled and friendly colleagues
✔ Excellent induction, mentoring and ongoing professional development
✔ Opportunities to develop specialist SEND teaching expertise
✔ A positive, nurturing school environment where every achievement is valued
✔ The chance to shape educational experiences that truly transform lives.
At Millstead School no two days are ever the same. Some days are challenging, most days are fun, and every day is rewarding.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs/filtering-guidance
Our Child Protection Policy is located on our school website – www.millsteadschool.co.uk -Information signpost – Policies.
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0151-207-4656 to arrange a visit.
Job Description: Class Teacher. This job description may be amended at any time, following consultation between the Head Teacher and Teacher, and will be reviewed annually.
Purpose of the job: To provide a high equality educational experience for all children.
Directly responsible to: Executive Headteacher
Functionally responsible to: Head of School/Cohort Lead
Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
1. To carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the ‘School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions’ document 2024 School teachers’ pay and conditions document 2025 and guidance on school teachers’ pay and conditions (valid from 1 September 2025) (publishing.service.gov.uk) (and subsequent publications).
2. To continue to meet the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status Teachers' standards - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
3. To be committed to the values, ethos and continuing success of the school.
Knowledge and Understanding:
• Understand how pupils’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
• Understand the stages of child development and make all necessary adaptations to meet these, and to address the needs identified in their Education, Health and Care Plan.
• Understand how to effectively promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural education with pupils who have severe learning difficulties and complex autism.
• Select and make good use of ICT skills for classroom and management support.
• Be aware of and support the schools’ current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the Child Protection Policy.
• Understand and know how data can be used to set clear targets for pupils’ achievement.
Planning, Teaching and Class Management:
• Provide clear structures for lessons and for sequences of lessons, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge.
• Be an enthusiastic classroom leader with presence, energy and a sense of humour.
• Set high standards and be an effective role model for pupils and other staff members.
• Make effective use of assessment information on pupils’ progress and achievement and in planning future lessons.
• Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individual, establishing high expectations of behaviour and achievement, so that learning objectives are met.
• Use a variety of teaching and learning styles to motivate and keep all pupils engaged.
• Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
• Manage and lead a team of additional needs support assistants to ensure that they are deployed effectively, and school policies and procedures are followed appropriately.
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting and Accountability
• Assess and record each pupil’s progress systematically with reference to the school’s current practice, including the social and emotional progress of each child and use the results to inform planning.
• Annotate pupils’ work and learning journey books, providing sufficient information to set future targets.
• Provide reports on individual progress to the Head Teacher, parents and Local Authority as required.
Other Professional Requirements
• Be able to prioritise and manage own time effectively, particularly in relation to balancing the demands made by admin duties, teaching and working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Be an effective leader by directing and co-ordinating the work of support staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues and parents.
• Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflict professionally.
• Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences.
• Participate as required in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the post.
• Take responsibility for own professional development, seeking advice and support when necessary.
• Be able to work under pressure and to agreed deadlines.
These responsibilities may be reviewed at any time with due consultation and will be reviewed as part of ongoing review of staffing and responsibility structures in keeping with the changing needs of the school.
Essential Attributes
- Qualifications-Qualified teacher status.
Desirable
(related to Teachers’ Standards due to pay range possibilities)
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Advanced qualification in SEN.
- Ability to contribute to development of others.
Essential Experience
- Excellent skills in teaching pupils with severe learning difficulties/ autism.
- Secure knowledge of Assessment, Recording & Reporting practices.
- Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of curricular issues and legislation for pupils with SLD/ASC.
- Up-do-date knowledge of augmentative and assisted communication methods to develop receptive and expressive language skills within a total communication environment.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the philosophy of play-based learning, planning and delivering effective holistic learning opportunities.
- Consistently and effectively use a range of strategies for teaching and classroom management.
- Be able to lead and inspire a class team.
- Be able to monitor holistic development and progress.
Desirable Experience
- Evidence of working closely with parents & families and responding to their needs.
- Experience of working with mainstream and other schools to maximise inclusion opportunities.
- Evidence of working closely with other professionals.
- Evidence of relevant contributions to developing and/or implementing school improvement plans.
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A ‘can do’ approach to initiatives.
- Ability to produce personalised education/positive management plans following assessment and collaboration with other professionals.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Desirable Skills
- Commitment to developing mobility of pupils with physical needs.
- Ability to use an appropriate range of ICT resources to support communication, teaching & learning and curriculum access.
- The ability to lead and manage a curriculum subject or area of SEND specialism.
Essential Personal Qualities
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability.
- Personal impact and presence in the classroom.
- Reliability, dedication and integrity.
- The ability to plan own and others’ time effectively.
- An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Millstead School.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable young people.
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Energy, creativity and a sense of humour.
Application packs are available to download from our website; www.millsteadschool.co.uk. Navigate to the Information signpost – Job Opportunities.
Paper copies can be collected from the school office by prior arrangement. Applications should be returned to: [email protected] or by post to Iliad Street, Liverpool L5 3LU.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone and invited to interview.
