Summary

School name
Quest (A Church Of England Schools Trust)
Address
Wigan, WN2 4SQ
Type
Multi-academy trust
Email address
enquiries@quest-trust.org.uk
Website address
https://www.quest-trust.org.uk (opens in new tab)

About Quest (A Church Of England Schools 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.

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.

Location and map

Wigan, WN2 4SQ

Current jobs

Cover Class Teacher

School name
Quest (A Church Of England Schools Trust)
Full-time equivalent salary
mainscale to UPR
Working pattern
  • Full time

    • SEND Teacher

    School name
    University Collegiate School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    main scale to UPR plus SEN allowance (Salary dependent on experience of successful candidate)
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Cover Suprvisor

    School name
    University Collegiate School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    £22,739.62 - £24,646.97 Annually (Actual) QUEST D NJC 9-14 (pay award pending)
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Teaching Assistant - Supporting Children with Complex Needs

    School name
    St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
    Full-time equivalent salary
    £17,747.00 - £18,028.00 Annually (Actual) QUEST B NJC 4-5 Pay Award Pending 31.25 hours per week
    Working pattern
  • Part time

    • Caretaker / Site Assistant

    School name
    University Collegiate School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    £25,583.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (Actual) QUEST C NJC 5 - 8
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Teaching Assistant - Nursery

    School name
    Hindley Green Community Primary School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    £17,747.00 - £18,028.00 Annually (Actual) QUEST B NJC 4-5 (Term time 31.25 hours per week, pay award pending)
    Working pattern
  • Part time

    • Class Teacher - Key Stage 2

    School name
    Hindley Green Community Primary School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    mainsale to UPR
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • English Teacher

    School name
    University Collegiate School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Mainscale to UPR
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    School name
    Hindley Green Community Primary School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    £24,543.00 - £26,646.31 Annually (Actual) Pay award pending, term time only, 36.25 hours per week
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Maths Teacher

    School name
    University Collegiate School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    Mainscale to UPR
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • History Teacher

    School name
    University Collegiate School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    mainscale to UPR
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Class Teacher

    School name
    St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
    Full-time equivalent salary
    main scale to UPR
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Assistant Headteacher (Science )

    School name
    University Collegiate School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    Leadership 5 - 9
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Class Teacher - Reception

    School name
    Hindley Green Community Primary School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    Mainscale - UPR
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Health and Social Care Teacher

    School name
    University Collegiate School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    Mainscale to UPR
    Working pattern
  • Full time

    • Cleaning Operatives

    School name
    University Collegiate School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    £12.85 Hourly Pay Award Pending - April 2026
    Working pattern
  • Part time, full time

    • Teaching Assistant - supporting Phonics and English

    School name
    Hindley Green Community Primary School
    Full-time equivalent salary
    £17,747.00 - £18,028.00 Annually (Actual) QUEST Grade B NJC 4 - 5 31.25 hours per week term time(pay award pending)
    Working pattern
  • Part time

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