Newton Westpark Primary School

Tennyson Avenue

Leigh

WN7 5JY

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Part time, working 3 days per week (Wednesday Friday)

Maternity Leave Cover

Required for 23rd November 2026

The Governors of Newton Westpark Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, outstanding and dedicated KS2 Class Teacher.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Be an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record of raising achievement
  • Have high expectations for pupils’ achievement and behaviour
  • Have excellent KS2 curriculum knowledge
  • Be eager to further develop their practice and explore new ways of developing teaching and learning
  • Have a commitment to the development of supportive relationships between home, school and outside agencies
  • Have experience of leading a subject

In return, Newton Westpark Primary School offers:

  • A vibrant, happy and nurturing school
  • A team of hardworking staff with a committed Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
  • A commitment to continue to develop Professional Development and opportunities to develop leadership
  • Well behaved and motived children

To apply, please complete the application form. Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers with Key Stage 2 experience, who are requested to state their curricular strengths/interests in their letter of application.

Applicants are encouraged to arrange a tour of the school before applying. Please telephone 01942 606834 to arrange an appointment.

If you require any further information, please contact Mrs Ashcroft, School Business Manager, on 01942 606834 or email bman@admin.newtonwestpark.wigan.sch.uk

Application forms are returnable to the school

Interview date: 21st October 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description
↗ Person Specification
↗ Privacy Notice
↗ Teaching Staff Application Form DBS
↗ Guidance for Safer Working Practice
↗ DBS Policy Statement – Schools
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements

Location

Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 5JY, United Kingdom

Job ID

3493