Teacher (Cover)

Posting date:	16 September 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	16 October 2025
Location:	Wigan, WN2 4SQ
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75742730

Summary

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

Quest (A Church of England Schools Trust) x 2 roles based over the following schools: Hindley Green Community Primary School, St Peter’s C of E, Hindley, St John’s C of E, Abram (Working across our primary settings in Hindley and Abram areas.)

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Full Time Teacher

Fixed term contract

Required for as soon as possible

Join QUEST Academy Trust A Vibrant and Caring Educational Community

QUEST (A Church of England Schools Trust) is a successful and dynamic Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Central Team providing outstanding educational opportunities across the Northwest region. Established in 2014, QUEST Academy Trust proudly oversees five Good-rated schools, including four primary schools and nursery settings with before and after school club provisions, as well as University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton, which offers secondary and sixth form education.

Educating over 1700 children and young people, each school within the Trust maintains its unique legacy and identity, deeply rooted in the educational needs of its local communities. At QUEST, we are committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality education in a caring environment that nurtures every pupil’s potential.

Teachers (Cover Teachers)

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s education?

Join QUEST Academy Trust as a Cover Teacher and play a vital role in supporting continuity of learning across our family of schools in Hindley and Abram areas. (St. Peter’s C. of E. Primary School, Hindley Green CP School, St. John’s C. of E. Primary School Abram, St. John’s C. of E. Primary Hindley Green)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality teaching cover across our schools, ensuring pupils continue to receive excellent education in the absence of their usual teacher.
• Take responsibility for and supervise a class of pupils, maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that align with school schemes of work and curriculum requirements.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Support the wider school community by contributing to a seamless educational experience during staff absences.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering effective lessons and managing a classroom.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to prepare lessons swiftly and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain high standards of behaviour and promote pupil wellbeing.

Desirable Qualities:

• Flexibility and adaptability to work across different year groups and settings.
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Commitment to the ethos and values of QUEST Academy Trust.
• Enthusiasm for contributing positively to the school community and its wider development.

Salary:

• Main scale salary reflecting experience and qualifications.

Why Join QUEST Academy Trust?

• Wellness Day: An additional day leave for you to spend time on your own wellness. A day to rest and recuperate, bringing your best selves back to work

• Impactful Role: You will provide essential teaching cover that supports the continuity of education for pupils across multiple schools.
• Diverse Experience: Work within a vibrant Trust that includes primary, nursery, and secondary settings, broadening your professional development.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a caring and thoughtful organisation that values high-quality education and staff wellbeing.
• Career Development: Opportunities to grow within a Trust committed to staff training and development.

If you are a motivated and adaptable teacher looking to make a valuable contribution to a thriving Trust, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of education across the QUEST family of schools!

For further details please contact our Deputy CEO Nicola Richards n.richards@quest-trust.org.uk / 07833065636

Application forms to be returned to apply@quest-trust.org.uk

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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
↗ Recruitment Brochure
↗ Trust Employee Benefits
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements

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