Teacher (Maternity Cover)
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - This is a fixed-term position to provide cover during a period of maternity leave and any subsequent shared parental leave. The appointment will continue until the substantive postholder returns to work, and therefore the end date cannot be specified in advance. Reasonable notice will be given of the end of the contract. - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who will:
- Demonstrate outstanding practice and have high expectations across all aspects of pupil achievement
- Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons
- Have the skills to ensure that all children are suitably challenged
- Be able to consistently provide high quality learning opportunities as well as high quality pastoral support to all pupils
- Be able to work in partnership, and communicate effectively, with pupils, parents, governors and staff
- Have energy, resilience, enthusiasm, a sense of humour and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Be flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and be a team player
- Be willing to play a role in the wider life of the school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Friendly, hardworking, well behaved and enthusiastic children
- A highly committed, skilled and knowledgeable staff team
- A supportive and committed governing body
- A vibrant, supportive school community
- An unwavering commitment to your continued professional development
Further information about the job
The Governors of our successful, happy, high achieving school are seeking to appoint an effective, enthusiastic and committed teacher to work as part of our successful Team.
This is an exciting position for an inspirational, innovative and driven teacher to work within our forward thinking school- the post is likely to be in KS2.
Applicants should state their curriculum strengths, any areas of expertise with regards to subject leadership as well as stating what after school clubs they have run and would be prepared to run.
The appointed teacher will be expected to fully support the Catholic ethos of the school.
We welcome applications from teachers with a range of experience from ECT’s right the way through to experienced teachers.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and a Children’s Barred List check.Wigan Council, Liverpool Archdiocese and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to book an appointment at one of the following times:
- Monday 6th July at 4pm
- Tuesday 7th July at 10am
Interviews: Monday 13th July 2026 (this will include a lesson observation and a formal interview)
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 347 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell website
- Email address
- enquiries@admin.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01942748455
Saint James' is a high achieving, thriving, happy, well regarded school with a commitment to developing the whole child.
Situated in the Orrell area we have excellent transport links via the local road and motorway network as well as rain network.
Arranging a visit to St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@admin.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk.
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