KS2 Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Windermere Road

Leigh

WN7 1UX

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Full Time

Required for 1st September 2026

‘Live and Learn with Jesus’.

The Governing Body of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School wish to appoint

KS2 Class Teacher Vacancy.

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.

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and passionate teacher to join our upperKS2 team, who can bring a proven track record in delivering high-quality education, fostering student engagement, and contributing to a positive and supportive learning environment.

The successful candidate will:

• have a strong knowledge of the Upper KS2 curriculum and SATs preparation.
• 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.

Visits to our school are encouraged and will take place, by appointment only. Please contact Miss Lawton at the school office on 01942 674 226, 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.

Applications should be submitted to the Headteacher, Mrs Gillespie, at headteacher@admin.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk by 9.00am on the closing date 11th May 2026.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 674226 E-mail: enquiries@admin.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk

Shortlisting: Monday 11th May 2026

Observations: Afternoon of Thursday 14th May & morning of Friday 15th May 2026

Interviews: Monday 18th 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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