Reception Class Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary Leigh

Windermere Road
Leigh
WN7 1UX

No' on roll: 304 pupils

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale (MPS - UPS)

Full Time

Temporary until 31st August 2027

Required for 1^st September 2026

Live and Learn with Jesus

The Governing Body of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a Reception Class Teacher.

About the School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a one and half form entry school with based in the town centre of Leigh. We are an integral part of the local community and are very family orientated with a strong Catholic ethos. We are extremely proud of all that goes on here. The children are extremely important to us and central to everything we do. We love to watch how the children grow into resilient, capable, thoughtful, confident young people ready for the next stage of their lives.

Due to a maternity leave within school we are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated teacher to join our dedicated and welcoming EYFS team.

The successful candidate will

• be highly motivated with energy, drive and ambition
• have proven leadership experience to further improve the quality of teaching and learning across the school and be a key driver in this process
• have a successful track record in working with children with a wide range of educational needs
• be passionate about making a difference in the lives of children

In return, we can offer you the following

• A welcoming, supportive and caring school community rooted in faith
• A happy, positive work environment with well-being at the heart of what we do
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Opportunities to develop you career including curriculum leadership skills.
• A well-resourced school

Visits to our school are encouraged and will take place, by appointment only. Please contact Miss Lawton at the school office on 01942 674226, to book your place.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act. References will be taken up for candidates shortlisted for interview. Application packs can be downloaded.

Applications should be submitted to the Headteacher, Mrs Gillespie, at headteacher@admin.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk by 9.00am on the closing date 13th May 2026

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Closing date: 13th May 2026

Shortlisting: 13th May 2026

Interviews: 19th May 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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