Teacher

Hindley Junior & Infant School

Argyle Street

Hindley

Wigan

WN2 3PN

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Full Time

Temporary until July 2027 to cover Maternity

Required for September 2026

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated teacher, for our exciting and friendly school.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner, providing high-quality teaching for a class (year group to be confirmed).
• Deliver an engaging, broad, and balanced curriculum in line with the National Curriculum.
• Demonstrate a secure understanding of age-appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including effective differentiation and assessment for learning.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the role, inspiring pupils to achieve their best.
• Have excellent organisational, communication, and behaviour management skills.
• Take responsibility for the pastoral care, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all pupils in their class.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment where all children feel valued and supported.
• Establish high expectations for behaviour, learning, and personal development in line with the school’s values and policies.
• Monitor pupils’ academic progress, attendance, and wellbeing, taking appropriate action and seeking support where necessary.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers, communicating effectively about progress and concerns.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and external professionals to support pupils’ learning and development.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including assemblies, events, and extracurricular activities.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required assessments, reports, and documentation in a timely manner.

In return we can offer you:

• well-behaved children who are curious and love learning.
• an opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals.
• a supportive leadership team committed to school improvement.

Please state curriculum strengths, experiences and interests when applying. Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by appointment.

Please contact the school office on 01942 255339 to book a visit.

School visits Wednesday 25th February 4pm, Monday 2nd March 1:30pm and Friday 13th March 2:00pm.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 255339

E-mail: enquiries@admin.hindley.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.hindley.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date - Sunday 15th March 2026

Lesson Observations Wednesday 18th March 2026

Interviews Wednesday 25th March

Observations will be arranged after shortlisting and successful candidates will be invited to formal interview.

This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure Procedures and a Children’s Barred List check.

Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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