Teacher (SEN Unit / Base)

Wood Fold Primary School

Green Lane

Standish

Wigan

WN6 0TS

Qualified Teachers Pay Spine with SEN Allowance

Full Time

Temporary until 31^st August 2027

The Headteacher and Governors of Wood Fold Primary School wish to appoint a highly effective, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our SEN base / unit within the school.

Applications are invited from teachers who:

• have successful teaching experience or experience working with children with additional needs;
• understand the importance of personalised learning and adaptive teaching;
• are excellent classroom practitioners with high expectations for all learners;
• are committed to promoting positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing;
• have strong communication and relationship-building skills;
• thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

We can offer:

• a genuinely happy and caring place to work;
• wonderful children who enjoy learning;
• friendly, hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic staff and governors.

We warmly welcome visits to the school by prior arrangement - please contact Mrs Armstrong, School Business Manager (bman@admin.woodfold.wigan.sch.uk) to arrange a convenient time.

For further information about the school please visit our school website which provides a wealth of information about the school. Website: www.woodfold.wigan.sch.uk

To apply for this post, please download the following documents:

- Job description

- Application form

- Childcare disqualification requirements

- DBS Applicant information

- Guidance for safer working practices

Applications are welcome from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers.

Candidates will be informed via email if they have been invited to attend for interview.

The Government’s Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance advises on conducting online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with safer recruitment and selection practice as this may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore at interview. In addition, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or any other information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Interview date: 2^nd or 3^rd July 2026

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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