18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    October 2026

  • Closing date

    17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    29 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - from 01/10/2026 to the return of the substantive postholder - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The children, staff and Governing Board of St Marie’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional class teacher to join our dedicated school team.

We are a small but outstanding and friendly school with a warm family environment, situated in the heart of the Standish community.

We are looking for:

  • Someone who can fully support our Catholic ethos, values and Mission Statement
  • An outstanding classroom practitioner
  • Commitment to the wider life of our school and enrichment opportunities for our children
  • Positivity, passion for teaching and learning and team work

What the school offers its staff

At St Marie’s, we can offer you:

  • Friendly, caring and hardworking children, staff and governors
  • A school community with Jesus at the heart
  • A supportive, enthusiastic team, dedicated to school improvement and to ensuring every child can achieve their potential
  • Commitment to Continued Professional Development

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.
Visits to school can be arranged through the school office (01257 422975) and will be undertaken week commencing 11th May 2026 - afternoons only.


Lesson Observations and interviews will take place 20th & 21st May 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

St Marie’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post.
Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

About St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
203 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01257422975

Arranging a visit to St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish

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

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