Class Teacher

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Mather Lane

Leigh

WN7 2PW

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Full Time

Temporary until August 20260 to cover Sickness

Required for April 2026

The governors and Headteacher of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated teacher from April 2026.

This is a fixed term contract until August 2026.

St Joseph’s is a warm and supportive Catholic school where each child is recognized, appreciated, and encouraged to achieve their fullest potential. Anchored in a lively, faith-filled community, our students grow academically, socially, and spiritually. With a strong foundation in Christian values, we promote an inclusive atmosphere grounded in respect, kindness, and a true passion for learning.

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, then we welcome your application:

As a class teacher, the successful applicant will be:

• Embrace and uphold the Catholic values that guide our school.
• Bring energy, warmth, and creativity into the classroom, with a nurturing approach.
• Inspire, support, and motivate young children to reach their full potential.
• Be an excellent practitioner, with high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Possess strong knowledge of teaching and learning.
• Work well as part of a team, with kindness, positivity, and professionalism.
• Committed, dynamic with high expectations of our children and themselves.
• Be someone who can build strong relationships with pupils based upon mutual respect.

In return we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, caring and friendly children.
• A welcoming working environment.
• Experienced and supportive colleagues.
• A commitment to your continuing professional development.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please state curriculum areas of strength. Phone Calls / Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school office to arrange with the Headteacher. Tel: 01942 606395 E-mail: enquiries@admin.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk

Please send completed applications to Miss S Rutherford: enquiries@admin.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk

Please also visit our website to find out more about our school:

www.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Tuesday 31^st March 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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