Class Teacher

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary

Mather Lane
Leigh
Lancs
WN7 2PR

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale (M1- M6)

Full Time

Temporary until 31^st August 2027

Required for September 2026

The Governors and Headteacher of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team.

St Joseph's is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to flourish. Rooted in our mission of "Love Jesus, Love Ourselves, Love Each Other, Love Learning, Love Life", we are proud of our caring, faith-filled community and our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for all children.

Following our recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised the positive relationships, strong sense of community and caring environment that enable pupils to thrive. They also acknowledged the school's clear understanding of its strengths and priorities, alongside its commitment to continuous improvement. We are looking for a teacher who will build on these strengths and contribute to the continued success of our school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to supporting and promoting the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Has a passion for teaching and learning and can deliver engaging, creative and inspiring lessons.
• Can motivate, challenge and support all pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of effective assessment practices.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider school community.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to their own professional development.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.

In return, we can offer:

• Happy, caring and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community.
• Dedicated and experienced colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to the continued development of our successful Catholic school.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Please state curriculum areas of strength.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Safeguarding Statement

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches and all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@admin.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026 at 9:00am

Shortlisting: 22nd June 2026

Interview date: 23^rd June 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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