Job Title: Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Whelley, Wigan (WN1)
Pay Rate: £140 – £180 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
A friendly and forward-thinking primary school in the Whelley area of Wigan is seeking a passionate and committed Key Stage 2 Teacher to join their dedicated team from September 2025.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced practitioner or an enthusiastic ECT who is eager to make a real impact in a supportive and welcoming school. The school prides itself on fostering a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, inspired, and motivated to achieve their best. Staff wellbeing and collaborative teamwork are central to the school's values, and high-quality teaching and learning is at the heart of everything they do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver creative and engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum for Key Stage 2.
- Plan and assess learning effectively, adapting to meet the needs of all learners.
- Promote high standards of behaviour, encouraging independence and resilience.
- Track pupil progress and use data to inform next steps in teaching.
- Build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Recent experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
- Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and assessment expectations.
- Excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies.
- Ability to motivate, inspire, and support all learners.
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable:
- Experience with SATs preparation.
- Knowledge of SEND and strategies for inclusion.
- Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities or curriculum enrichment.
What this School Offers:
- A supportive SLT and a warm, inclusive school community.
- Well-behaved and eager learners.
- Access to excellent resources and continuous professional development.
- The potential to secure a long-term or permanent role.
- Weekly pay and support through Teaching Personnel.
If you are a reflective and enthusiastic teacher who is committed to high standards and inclusive learning, we encourage you to apply today!
To apply, please submit your CV via the link or contact our Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059 for more information.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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