Job Position: Key Stage 1 Teacher
Start Date: September 2025
Pay Rate: MPS/UPS – Competitive rates depending on experience
Location: Wigan, WN4 (Ashton-in-Makerfield)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary with the potential to become permanent
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school located just off the A58 in Ashton-in-Makerfield seeking a committed and creative Key Stage 1 Teacher to join their team from September 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment that prioritises children’s wellbeing and development. The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum, with a strong emphasis on inclusion, creativity, and early literacy and numeracy skills.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Delivering high-quality lessons to a Key Stage 1 class, ensuring all pupils are engaged and supported.
* Planning and assessing in line with the national curriculum and school policy.
* Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active learning.
* Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
* Collaborating with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and parents to support children’s development.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Recent experience teaching in a Key Stage 1 setting.
* Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum, phonics, and assessment practices.
* A Child Workforce Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Desirable but not essential:
* Experience working with children with SEND.
If you're a passionate KS1 teacher looking for a fresh start in a friendly and community-focused school, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your most up-to-date CV or contact our Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059 for more 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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