UKS2 Class Teacher covering Maternity Leave

Marus Bridge Primary School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SP

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2025. However, if under current contract until 1st Jan 2026, we can offer flexibility.

• Closing date

  14 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months (subject to change) - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a dedicated and inspiring teacher to join our team. Are you the person we are looking for?

The successful candidate will be passionate about working with children and making a difference in their lives. They will be a team player who will go the extra mile for their pupils and our school.

We seek candidates who can fire the imagination of young learners and develop their skills and knowledge.

Our teachers have high levels of empathy and understanding with pupils, parents and colleagues and demonstrate emotionally friendly practice every day.

We will only consider applications from teachers who can demonstrate the impact they have had on a pupils’ development in the past.

Applications from ECTs are welcome; however, recent teaching experience in UKS2 is desirable in the application process.

Above all, we seek an enthusiastic, passionate professional who is keen to learn, loves team working and are dedicated to giving children great teaching and a fulfilling future.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer a team of welcoming and supportive fellow professionals, children and families who love school and bring enthusiasm and excitement to every day.

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. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Application form teacher.docx - 81.7 KB (opens in new tab)

MBP Recruitment pack - Temporary Teacher December 2025.pdf - 823 KB (opens in new tab)

About Marus Bridge Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marus Bridge Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@marusbridge.co.uk
• Phone number: 01942248129
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marus-bridge-primary-school

Marus Bridge is a two form entry primary school located in Wigan. We are a popular and successful school community.

Our vision for children is that they leave Marus Bridge having filled their potential, having acquired the knowledge, skills and understanding of themselves and the world that will equip them to thrive in the next stage of their learning. We ensure children feel a deep sense of enjoyment in all elements of school life, so that they learn and achieve success every day.

Our core values determination, friendship, responsibility, kindness & respect and trust guide us in all we do. The whole staff team, parents and pupils are involved in promoting values and recognising where others are ‘living the values’. The values developed have been selected after consultation with pupils, staff, governors and parents as values which are important within the school community and which will be important throughout life.

Arranging a visit to Marus Bridge Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@marusbridge.co.uk.

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