Class Teacher - Reception

Hindley Green Community Primary School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Mainscale - UPR
• Additional allowances:

  Mainscale - UPR

Class Teacher - Reception job summary

About the Role

As a Reception Class Teacher you will play a pivotal role in laying the foundations for lifelong learning. You will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging early years teaching that inspires curiosity and confidence.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued and encouraged.
• Use innovative and up-to-date resources to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs and those who are gifted and talented.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues, leaders, and support staff to develop and embed a curriculum that challenges and excites.
• Monitor pupil progress closely, setting high expectations and supporting each child to achieve their full potential.
• Champion the welfare and safeguarding of pupils, promoting positive behaviour and well-being.
• Contribute actively to the wider life of the school and Trust, including community and parental engagement.

This role is an excellent opportunity to grow as a reflective and inspiring practitioner within a supportive and forward-thinking Trust.

About You

You are someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a passion for early years education and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Believes in the limitless potential of every child and strives to bring out their best.
• Demonstrates warmth, professionalism, and emotional intelligence in all interactions.
• Has a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Is confident in using digital tools to enhance learning and communication.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and welcomes opportunities to develop professionally.
• Is adaptable, resilient, and motivated by the challenge of helping children achieve ambitious goals.
• Shares our commitment to the ethos of the Trust and values working inclusively with all families and communities.

What We Offer

Joining QUEST means becoming part of a supportive and ambitious Trust that invests in your growth and well-being. We offer:

• Clear career progression pathways.
• Access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and coaching opportunities.
• Benefits including a wellness day (additional leave), cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, and discounts at Play Pals Childcare.
• The chance to make a real impact on children’s lives within a Trust that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.
• A vibrant and caring community where your contribution is respected and celebrated.

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.

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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 Hindley Green Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hindley Green Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hindley-green-community-primary-school

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