Year 5 Teacher – Leigh (WN7)
Location: Leigh, Wigan (WN7)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Temporary – Full-Time & Part-Time Options
Pay Rate: Pay-to-Scale
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher looking for a new opportunity in a friendly, community-centred school?
Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a welcoming primary school in the heart of Leigh (WN7), seeking a dedicated Key Stage 2 teacher to take on a Year 5 class. The school has a strong reputation for fostering academic success, emotional development, and inclusive practice in a values-based environment.
Whether you're available full-time, part-time, or for flexible cover, this school offers a positive and collaborative setting where teachers are truly valued.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for delivering engaging, well-structured lessons to a Year 5 class, preparing pupils for the transition into Year 6. The role includes full class teacher responsibilities and opportunities to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises high-quality teaching and learning.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service.
- Recent experience in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5.
- Confident in the UK Primary Curriculum and age-related expectations.
- Strong behaviour management skills and a nurturing teaching style.
- Ability to integrate digital tools and resources to support learning.
Why Join This School?
- Inclusive ethos with a focus on achievement, respect, and community.
- Supportive SLT and experienced teaching assistants.
- CPD opportunities through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy.
- Full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements available.
- Up to £250 refer-a-friend bonus.
- Use of the TP Candidate App for easy access to bookings.
- Excellent transport links via A579/A580 and free on-site parking.
If you’re a passionate Year 5 teacher ready to inspire and support learners at a crucial stage in their education, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now with your updated CV or contact the Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059 for further details.
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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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