Class Teacher

Wigan Council · Wigan, North West

Class Teacher at Wigan Council, based in Wigan, North West, paying £32,916 - £51,048 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£32,916 - £51,048 per annum
Location
Wigan, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
21 Oct 2026
Sector
Teacher

10% below the typical rate for teacher

Reference 3553

About the role

St Thomas’ C.E. Primary School

Hodnet Drive

Ashton in Makerfield,

WN4 8PQ

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Full Time

Required for January 2027

Inspire Young Minds. Shape Bright Futures. Join Our St Thomas’s Family.

At St Thomas’s C.E. Primary School, we are proud of our welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. We are excited to invite applications from a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed class teacher to work within our team—someone who brings energy, creativity and a genuine love of learning into the classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking staff team, where your ideas are valued and your professional growth is supported.

The successful candidate will create a nurturing, engaging and inspiring learning environment where all children feel confident, challenged and able to achieve their very best. High expectations, strong relationships and a child-centred approach are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Church of England school, our values of forgiveness, respect, love, perseverance, service and truthfulness underpin daily life at St Thomas’s, and we are looking for someone who will embrace and reflect these in their practice.

We are seeking a teacher who is:

• Enthusiastic, reflective and committed to continuous improvement

• Creative and imaginative in their approach to teaching and learning

• Confident in using assessment to inform and move learning forward

• A strong team player who contributes positively to school life

• Skilled in supporting a range of SEN needs with care and understanding

Please see attached for Person Specification & Job Description, if you would like any further information please don’t hesitate to email [email removed]

If you require any further information, please contact the school on [phone removed] or [email removed]

Closing date: 21st October 2026

Interview date: 23rd October 2026.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

Our School are committed to safeguarding and follow all safer recruitment practices.

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Reference: 3553 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 21 Oct 2026 · Listed via Wigan Council

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