Class Teacher

Gilded Hollins Community Primary School

St. Helens Road

Leigh

WN7 3PQ

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Full Time

Temporary to until July 2027 to cover Maternity Leave

Required for September 2026 start

The Governors of our successful and welcoming school are seeking an exceptional, talented and motivated teacher to join our highly committed team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

This is an excellent position for an inspirational teacher who would like the opportunity to develop their skills within our high achieving school.

Applicants should state their curriculum strengths and any areas of expertise when applying.

The successful candidate will:

Demonstrate outstanding practice and have high expectations across all aspects of pupil achievement

Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons

Have the skills to ensure that all children are suitably challenged

Be able to consistently provide high quality learning opportunities

Be able to work in partnership, and communicate effectively, with children, parents, Governors and staff

Have energy, enthusiasm, a sense of humour and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Be flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and be a team player

Are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children

Understand and have working knowledge of assessment

As a school we can offer the successful candidate:

A friendly and caring environment

A dedicated and loyal team

Happy, enthusiastic and well behaved children who are keen to learn

Supportive, motivated and committed staff, Governors and parents

The opportunity to develop professionally as part of a successful, well-regarded school

Visits to the school are encouraged.

We will consider the position as full time or job share. Please state your preference on application.

Please return completed applications to businessmanager@admin.gildedhollins.wigan.sch.uk

Closing date: 21st June

Shortlisting: 22nd June

Lesson observations & Interviews: 3rd July

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 678903 or

enquiries@admin.gildedhollins.wigan.sch.uk

Gilded Hollins is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we conduct online searches.

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding.

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