10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    18 May 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    8 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £32916 to £51048

Pay scale

M1 to UP3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic class teacher who will ensure that our children achieve and thrive.

Applications are warmly invited from experienced teachers and ECTs, especially those with experienced in upper key stage 2.

The successful candidate will be:

  • An excellent class teacher
  • Committed to raising standards, ensuring children achieve their full potential
  • Adaptable and able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
  • Committed to working in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and families
  • Demonstrate high expectations and standards in learning, teaching and behaviour
  • Experienced in supporting pupils learning, especially those with additional needs
  • Committed to leading learning that is fun, engaging and provides rapid development.
  • A good communicator with adults, parents and children.

What the school offers its staff

Our school can offer you:

  • A good school that seeks to provide outstanding opportunities and outcomes for all its pupils
  • A welcoming, happy and caring environment where pupils and staff enjoy coming to school
  • A supportive and enthusiastic team of dedicated professionals
  • A place where we are dedicated to ensuring that all members of our school community love, learn and grow.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
188 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01942 767768

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@admin.hindleygreensacredheart.wigan.sch.uk.

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