Westleigh St Paul’s CE Primary School
School Street
Leigh
WN7 5JN
Qualified Teacher Pay Scale
Part Time
Temporary to cover Maternity
Required for February 2026
Teacher to cover Maternity Leave 2 days per week
The Governing Body of Westleigh St Paul's CE Primary School wish to appoint a temporary Part Time Class Teacher.
The successful candidate will:
* Be nurturing and have outstanding behaviour management.
* Demonstrate outstanding practice and have high expectations across all aspects of pupil achievement.
* Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons.
* Have the skills to ensure that all children are suitably challenged, and lessons are adapted for all children’s needs.
* Be able to consistently provide high quality learning opportunities.
* Be able to work in partnership, and communicate effectively, with children, parents, Governors and staff.
* Have energy, enthusiasm, a sense of humour and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Be flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and be a team player.
* Are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
* Understand and have working knowledge of a range of assessment strategies.
In return we offer:
* A warm, friendly Christian ethos.
* A pleasant school environment.
* Highly motivated and hard-working colleagues.
* A strong and ambitious leadership team with a clear sense of strategic direction.
* Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge within our supportive environment.
Visits to the school are welcome by prior arrangement.
An application form is attached to this advert and is returnable to the school.
Please note we DO NOT accept CV applications.
If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact, on 01942 672611, or email enquiries@admin.westleighsaintpauls.wigan.sch.uk
Westleigh St Paul’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we conduct online searches.
Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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