Teacher in St Helens

This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, lasting until the current post holder returns or resigns. Working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We’re looking for an outstanding EYFS teacher to join our popular, innovative, and successful school as part of our Phase One team. You’ll be helping our youngest children take their very first steps on their school journey, laying the foundations for a lifetime of learning and success. Required for September 2026.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in Early Years
• Believes in and supports our inclusive ethos
• Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Can inspire and motivate children with energy and enthusiasm
• Brings creativity and strong classroom practice to their teaching
• Is sensitive to the needs of our children and their families
• Enjoys working as part of a vibrant, ambitious and dedicated team
• Is fun, flexible, and hardworking

At Broad Oak, we’re proud of our caring, community-focused approach. We work together, support each other, and celebrate the difference we make every day. If you’re passionate about Early Years and want to be part of a school that feels like a family, we’d love to hear from you!

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school, please telephone the school office to book a visit.

Working at Broad Oak Community Primary School is a great place to work, somewhere you’ll enjoy coming to every day. With strong family values at its core, our school creates a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where care and support are offered to everyone—staff, pupils, and families alike. There’s a real sense of community here and a shared belief in helping each person feel valued, respected and encouraged to be their best. It’s more than just a job—it’s a place where people support each other and where kindness and teamwork are part of everyday life… that’s the Broad Oak Family.

Our staff enjoy:

• Feeling part of the family – Broad Oak really does have that close-knit, caring ethos where people look out for each other and want the best for one another
• Wellbeing that matters – We put staff wellbeing first, with a supportive atmosphere, a good work/life balance and access to a paid-for Employee Assistance Programme.
• Room to grow – There are plenty of chances to learn, develop, and take your career in the direction you want.
• Making a real difference – Every day brings the chance to help children and colleagues thrive and that’s something we’re all proud of.
• A big school, big opportunities – With a large and lively setting, there’s always something going on—you’ll never be short of variety or new experiences.
• Teamwork that works – We love sharing ideas, solving problems together and learning from each other to do our best for all.
• A place where everyone belongs – Diversity is celebrated here and we make sure every child and adult feels seen, heard, and supported.

At Broad Oak, we really believe that when staff feel happy, supported and appreciated, everyone benefits — especially the children. We genuinely care about staff wellbeing, love celebrating the little (and big!) wins and work together to make sure everyone feels part of our community. We’d love you to join us — a friendly, supportive place where your passion for education is shared and people truly look out for one another.

Broad Oak 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 broadoak@sthelens.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026. 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. Be scam aware: St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies at our schools. If in doubt, contact schoolpayroll@sthelens.gov.uk

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.