Classroom Teacher

Waterloo Primary School is more than just a community school for children aged 2–11 – it is a vibrant, inclusive family. Our dedicated staff and well-established leadership team are committed to placing children at the heart of everything we do, ensuring they are equipped for life in the modern world. Since joining Mersey View Learning Trust in September 2024, we’ve been proud to work closely with five other schools to provide the highest quality education and support for our children and families across the local area. We value every child as an individual, taking pride in supporting, challenging, and celebrating their progress. Our bespoke curriculum is designed to be meaningful and relevant, with learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom and into the community. Mersey View Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects those working at the Trust to share this commitment. The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is except from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). The amendments to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination. The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.