Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5QE

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Main Scale to UPR

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

About the Role

As a Class Teacher at St John’s CE Primary School, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching that inspires pupils and raises achievement
• Plan and deliver a curriculum tailored to meet the needs of all learners, including those who are gifted or require additional support
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment where pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally
• Work closely with senior leaders, colleagues, and families to ensure every pupil’s progress and well-being is supported
• Embrace and contribute to the Trust’s vision, policies, and commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding

You will have the opportunity to use innovative teaching approaches and up-to-date facilities to make a lasting impact on your pupils’ educational journey.

About You

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is passionate about inspiring young learners and unlocking their full potential
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence, building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents
• Is confident in using technology to enhance learning and embraces ongoing professional development
• Shows resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to the highest professional standards
• Has a proven track record of effective teaching and the ability to motivate and support pupils of all abilities
• Shares our Trust’s values and is excited to contribute to a nurturing, inclusive school community

Experience in coaching, mentoring, or leadership is desirable but not essential. Above all, you will be someone who believes in the limitless potential of every child and strives to help them succeed.

What We Offer

At QUEST Academy Trust, we value and invest in our staff. Benefits include:

• A wellness day - an additional day of leave to support your well-being
• Access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to support your growth and career progression
• Discounts at our own Play Pals Childcare
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme
• A supportive, collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated
• See our benefits brochure for further details.

You will be part of a Trust committed to nurturing both pupils and staff, with a clear focus on creating a positive, inclusive culture.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-abram

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