Class Teacher- Year 1 (not suitable for ECTs)
Quest (A Church Of England Schools Trust), Wigan, WN2 4SQ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
4 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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
- £37,101.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Mainscale M3 to UPR (not suitable for ECTs)
Class Teacher- Year 1 (not suitable for ECTs) job summary
As a Key Stage 1 teacher you will be a vital part of our team, delivering high-quality teaching that inspires and challenges every pupil. You will:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including those who are more able and those with additional needs
- Use data effectively to monitor progress and set ambitious targets to raise standards
- Foster a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment where pupils feel valued and motivated
- Collaborate closely with colleagues, parents, and the wider Trust to support pupil development and wellbeing
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the curriculum and school improvement initiatives
- Embrace the Trust’s ethos and uphold our commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
This role offers you the chance to be a role model, a leader in your classroom, and an advocate for excellence in education.
About YouWe are looking for an outstanding teacher who is:
- Passionate about teaching and eager to inspire pupils to achieve their best
- Committed to continuous professional growth and open to embracing innovative teaching practises
- Skilled in creating inclusive and engaging learning experiences that cater to diverse needs
- Confident in using data and assessment to inform planning and support pupil progress
- Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents
- Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative, with a genuine desire to contribute to a supportive team culture
- Aligned with our values and dedicated to nurturing the whole child within a strong ethos
If you have a proven track record of effective teaching and a drive to develop both professionally and personally, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- A dedicated Wellness Day—an additional day of leave to focus on your wellbeing
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities to support your growth as a senior leader
- Access to cycle to work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension scheme and supportive working environment within a forward-thinking Trust
- Discount at Play Pals Childcare
- See our benefits brochure for further details
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Quest (A Church Of England Schools Trust)
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
QUEST Academy Trust is a successful and vibrant organisation that provides a caring and thoughtful quality of education across our family of schools within the Northwest region. Established in 2014, we have 4 Good primary schools, nursery settings with before and after school club provisions and the University Collegiate School, Bolton comprising of secondary and sixth form education.
About Our Schools
QUEST Academy Trust educates over 1700 children and young people across its five schools and nursery provisions within the Northwest. Each of our schools are recognised individually – each have their own legacy and history focused upon the educational needs of its children and community.
Schools within the Trust
St Peter’s CE Primary School, Hindley
Hindley Green Community Primary School
St John’s CE Primary School, Hindley Green
St John’s CE Primary School, Abram
University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton
Play Pals Childcare Limited
Having originally established in 2014, the Trust Board are now looking to expand the number of schools within the Trust. We are currently comprised of one medium sized secondary school in Bolton and four Primaries in Wigan. We also have four Nursery provisions associated with the Trust. The Trust comprises 1700 pupils and 270 staff.
Our vision is to create a strong Trust where the power of relationships, an unwavering commitment to our Christian values, and a focus on lifelong learning that will propel children to achieve well and go on to great things. Our mission, ‘Supporting Children from Early Years to Employment,' shows our steadfast dedication to preparing young minds for a lifelong quest of knowledge, character, and service.
We believe that at the heart of our community lies a commitment to our ‘WHY?’ – the 1700 children that we serve. As a Multi Academy Trust rooted in Christian values, we are guided by the values of respect, compassion, and kindness. These principles underpin everything we do, creating an atmosphere where children and staff flourish in a professional, responsible, and loyal way.
We believe that schools should have their own unique identity so they can serve their local community. We have a strong belief in the power of collaboration with other schools and Trust is key to strengthening the quality of education for the students we serve.
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