Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN4 8XF |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75740888 |
Summary
Willow Grove Primary School
Willow Grove
Ashton in Makerfield
WN4 8XF
Qualified Teacher Pay Scale Plus SEN 1
23.33 contact hours
Temporary until 31st August 2026
Required for as soon as possible
The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit a highly motivated, energetic and passionate teacher to join our school. This initially is a temporary post but is subject to review. At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a tremendous opportunity for either an Early Years specialist or mainstream teacher with a proven record in school for supporting children with behaviour that can be challenging. Experience in EYFS is preferential. Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.
About the Role
- We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who can:
- Plan, deliver and assess tailored lessons to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN.
- Create a trauma informed safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, parents/carers, and external agencies.
- Monitor pupil progress and adapt strategies as necessary.
Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience working with children with SEN (school-based or other relevant settings).
- Experience in EYFS is preferential.
- Strong behaviour management and differentiation skills.
- A patient, empathetic and resilient approach to teaching.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Interviews are a 2-stage process and will consist of 20-minute observation in stage 1 on 29th September 2025, followed by a presentation and interview on 2nd October in 2nd stage. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school to arrange an alternative date/time.
Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that, after considering the post details and reviewing the school information available on the website, you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.
All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk
Interview dates: 29/09/2025 and 02/10/2025
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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