Temporary Teacher - Maternity Leave
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0LF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | e4a72e0e-820c-403c-9f79-9473e1a0ae5d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The children, staff and Governing Board of St Marie’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional class teacher to join our dedicated school team.
We are a small but outstanding and friendly school with a warm family environment, situated in the heart of the Standish community.
We are looking for:
• Someone who can fully support our Catholic ethos, values and Mission Statement
• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Commitment to the wider life of our school and enrichment opportunities for our children
• Positivity, passion for teaching and learning and team work
What the school offers its staff
At St Marie’s, we can offer you:
• Friendly, caring and hardworking children, staff and governors
• A school community with Jesus at the heart
• A supportive, enthusiastic team, dedicated to school improvement and to ensuring every child can achieve their potential
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development
Further details about the role
Visits to school can be arranged through the school office (01257 422975) and will be undertaken week commencing 11th May 2026 - afternoons only.
Lesson Observations and interviews will take place 20th & 21st May 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. St Marie’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post. Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.
The children, staff and Governing Board of St Marie’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional class teacher to join our dedicated school team.
We are a small but outstanding and friendly school with a warm family environment, situated in the heart of the Standish community.
We are looking for:
• Someone who can fully support our Catholic ethos, values and Mission Statement
• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Commitment to the wider life of our school and enrichment opportunities for our children
• Positivity, passion for teaching and learning and team work
What the school offers its staff
At St Marie’s, we can offer you:
• Friendly, caring and hardworking children, staff and governors
• A school community with Jesus at the heart
• A supportive, enthusiastic team, dedicated to school improvement and to ensuring every child can achieve their potential
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development
Further details about the role
Visits to school can be arranged through the school office (01257 422975) and will be undertaken week commencing 11th May 2026 - afternoons only.
Lesson Observations and interviews will take place 20th & 21st May 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. St Marie’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post. Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.