Class Teacher - Key Stage 2

Please note the employer for this position is The Epworth Education Trust, not Wigan Council

Westleigh Methodist Primary School

Westleigh Lane

Leigh

WN7 5NJ

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Full Time Teacher

Temporary to cover Maternity

Required for May 2024

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, experienced, committed, forward thinking class teacher to join our school with excellent teaching who is able to inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice in our school team.

We are looking for an excellent teacher who:

• Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established at the school.
• Has a successful record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.
• Will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school’s Christian and nurturing ethos.
• To be able to co-ordinate a curriculum area (foundation or core).
• Will promote collaboration and partnership with all members of our community.
• Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and must be a team player who is passionate about teaching. 

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
• The opportunity to make a difference.
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing Day
• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme
• Access to training opportunities and professional development

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange.

All application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@wlm.epworthtrust.org.uk or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12.

Application packs are downloadable or available by email from:   recruitment@wlm.epworthtrust.org.uk

The main base for the role will be Westleigh Methodist Primary.

Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Wigan LA

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.  We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Westleigh Methodist Primary School - Policies

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

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

Application Form

Job Description & Person Specification

Privacy Notice

Recruitment Monitoring Form

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 702967 or email recruitment@wlm.epworthtrust.org.uk Website www.westleighmethodist.wigan.sch.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 12pm

Short listing: May 2024

Observations: May 2024

Interviews: May 2024

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding