Year 5 Class Teacher

Nicol Mere Primary School

Roman Road

Off Bryn Road

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 8DF

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Full Time

Temporary until 21^st July 2027

Required for Tuesday 5^th January 2027

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work in a successful and supportive school?

The Headteacher and Governors of Nicol Mere Primary School wish to appoint an experienced and effective classroom practitioner to join our team. This temporary post has arisen due to the promotion of our current Year 5 teacher and will be for two terms.

We are looking for a teacher who is committed to achieving the best outcomes for all children and who shares our high expectations, values and vision for the school.

Applications are invited from teachers who are passionate about teaching and learning, can inspire and motivate children, and are committed to making a positive contribution to school life.

You will need to be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with experience of teaching in Upper Key Stage 2.
• Passionate about teaching and learning.
• Driven by high expectations for yourself and the children you teach.
• Able to work effectively with colleagues and communicate positively with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all children.
• Knowledgeable about SEND and able to adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs.
• Well organised, flexible and reliable.
• A strong team player who values collaborative working.
• Willing to contribute fully to the wider life of the school.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

• Friendly, hardworking children who enjoy learning.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team.
• A leadership team committed to continuous school improvement.
• Access to high-quality professional development.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• A supportive and enthusiastic Governing Body.

The interview process will consist of a teaching observation at Nicol Mere Primary (Tuesday 17th November) followed by an interview (Wednesday 18th November).

All candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to meet and maintain all Professional Standards for Teachers.

Visits to our school are encouraged and will take place, by appointment only. Please contact Mrs Shield at the school office to book your place.

Please submit a completed online application form and a letter in support of your application, The letter should address the essential areas of the Person Specification and should be no more than 2 sides of A4. You can attach this letter as an additional document or use section E on the application form.

The Governing Body 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. Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act. References will be taken up for candidates shortlisted for interview.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: (01942) 720871 E-mail: enquiries@admin.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk

Application forms are returnable to the school

Interview dates: Tuesday 17^th and Wednesday 18^th November 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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