Establishment: Dean Trust Wigan Location: Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DQ Salary: 32,916 - 51,048 Department: English Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date:30/10/2025 08:00 Interview Date: W/C 3rd November Start Date: 01/01/2026
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/12/2026) Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 27.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: M1-U3 (£32,916-£51,048)
The Role
The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Wigan.
The core purpose of the role will be to teach English across the full age and ability range.
Key Responsibilities
* To plan their teaching to achieve progression in pupils' learning.
* To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and through the development of positive and productive relationships.
* To use a variety of teaching methods, including ICT, which sustain the momentum of pupils' work and keep all pupils engaged.
* To make effective use of assessment information to inform planning and maximise learner progress.
For more information about the role please contact us on 01942 511987 or email dtwoffice@deantrustwigan.co.uk.
Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status Essential
Experience
Enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner, to be able to teach their associated subject up to GCSE standard Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for their associated subject Essential
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs ). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
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Other
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
* Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
* Health Care Cash Plan
* High Street Benefits and Discounts
* Occupational Sick Pay
* Pension and Death in Service Benefit
* Preferential Admission
* Recognition Awards
* The Believe Learning Institute
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.
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