Year 4 Teacher

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is looking for a highly motivated teacher to cover a 12-month maternity leave starting March 2026. The successful candidate will create an engaging, child-centered learning environment and work as part of a dedicated team. Enthusiasm, imagination, and the ability to manage a range of Special Educational Needs are essential. The position is full-time and temporary until April 2027, with interviews commencing on January 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Passionate about inspiring children to learn.
• Able to create an engaging learning environment.
• Capable of working as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Cover a 12-month maternity leave position.
• Use assessments to guide pupil learning.
• Manage a range of SEN needs.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Imaginative

Reflective

Hard-working

Formative and summative assessments

Managing SEN needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

St Thomas’ C.E. Primary School

Hodnet Drive

Ashton in Makerfield

WN4 8PQ

Qualified Teacher Pay Scale

Full Time

Temporary until April 2027

Required for March 2026

The Governors and Senior Leadership Team at St Thomas’s C.E. Primary School invites applications to join our friendly, hardworking and inspiring school community. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated teacher who is passionate about inspiring all children to learn.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, energy and the ability to be a key part of the wider school community to cover a 12-month maternity leave position.

The successful candidate will be able to create an engaging, exciting, child‑centred learning environment where high expectations and standards enable pupils to fulfil their potential.

The successful candidate will embody our ethos of forgiveness, respect, service & truthfulness.

We are seeking an exceptional teacher who is:

• Enthusiastic, imaginative, reflective and hard‑working.
• Confident to use formative and summative assessments to assess achievement and move pupil’s learning forward.
• Able to work as part of our dedicated team of staff.
• Able to manage a range of SEN needs

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

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 26th January 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

• ↗ Job Description
• ↗ Person Specification
• ↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
• ↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
• ↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices

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