Class Teacher with responsibility for RE and a member of SLT
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh, Leigh, WN7 2PWThis job expired on 23 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £35041
Additional allowances
TLR2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and Governors of this good school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who is able to take responsibility of a class teacher whilst also leading RE throughout the school and be part of the SLT from September 2025.
- The Governors are looking for someone who is dedicated and is able to support the Catholic ethos of the school
- Makes learning interesting, relevant and enjoyable for all pupils
- Can demonstrate excellent classroom practice and good organisational skills
- Can create an environment pf security and joy in which the children can grow and mature
- Has high expectations of the children
- Can build on the school’s excellent relationships with the parents of children and between the members of staff
- Has a positive outlook
- Have experience of leading a subject
- Have knowledge of the Religious Education Directory (RED)
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- Enthusiastic, caring and friendly children.
- A welcoming working environment.
- Experienced and supportive colleagues.
- A commitment to your continuing professional development.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh website
- Email address
- enquiries@admin.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01942 606395
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary Leigh
Christ is at the centre and children are at the heart of all we do here at St Joseph’s.
We believe that every child is unique, should be treated as an individual and have an exciting learning journey with us which both supports and challenges them spiritually, socially and academically.
The school’s committed, caring and professional staff and Governors are united in aiming for excellence and ensuring that every child reaches their full potential in a welcoming environment, in a school ‘full of love’ as part of the family of St Joseph’s.
We believe it is essential that there are strong partnerships between home and school. Children learn best when these links are in place and so we fully value input from parents. We look forward to building strong relationships with all our families and seeing our children develop and grow.
We recognise that starting school is a huge milestone for you and your child and we endeavour to ensure that this is an exciting and positive time for you and your family.
Please navigate around our website as it will give you a ‘flavour’ of St Joseph’s school life.
If you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@admin.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk.
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