Overview
Marus Bridge Primary School, Kelvin Grove, Wigan, WN3 6SP
Qualified Teachers Pay Scale • Full Time Teacher • Temporary until 6th December 2026 (maternity contract; this could be subject to change)
Required for December 2025; however, if successful and the candidate is under contract until 1st January 2026, flexibility may be offered.
We wish to appoint a dedicated and inspiring teacher to join our team. Are you the person we are looking for?
The successful candidate will be passionate about working with children and making a difference in their lives. They will be a team player who will go the extra mile for their pupils and our school.
We seek candidates who can fire the imagination of young learners and develop their skills and knowledge. Our teachers have high levels of empathy and understanding with pupils, parents and colleagues and demonstrate emotionally friendly practice every day.
We will only consider applications from teachers who can demonstrate the impact they have had on a pupil’s development in the past. Applications from ECTs are welcome; however, recent teaching experience in UKS2 is desirable in the application process.
Above all, we seek an enthusiastic, passionate professional who is keen to learn, loves teamwork and is dedicated to giving children great teaching and a fulfilling future.
In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive community of fellow professionals, children and families who love school and bring enthusiasm to every day.
Applicants are advised to limit their supporting statement to two sides of A4 (Tahoma 12).
For further details, contact Jessica Jackson at the school on 01942 248129, email jobs@marusbridge.co.uk or visit our website at www.marusbridgeprimaryschool.co.uk
Responsibilities
* Be passionate about working with children and making a difference in their lives.
* Be a team player who will go the extra mile for pupils and the school.
* Fire the imagination of young learners and develop their skills and knowledge.
* Demonstrate empathy and understanding with pupils, parents and colleagues and practice emotional support daily.
* Show impact on pupil development based on past experience.
Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Applications from ECTs are welcome; recent UKS2 teaching experience is desirable.
* Enthusiastic, lifelong learner who enjoys teamwork and delivering high-quality teaching.
What we offer
* A welcoming and supportive team, children and families who love school.
How to apply / Additional details
* Visitors welcome to tour: Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 4pm. Please ring or email to confirm attendance.
* Application forms should be submitted by 12pm on Tuesday 14th October 2025 via email to jobs@marusbridge.co.uk
* Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th October 2025
* Interview date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
* This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check; the employer is committed to safeguarding.
* To view the details and access the application form, please click the links below: Application Form; Recruitment Pack; DBS Policy Statement; Guidance for Safer Work Practices; Childcare Disqualification Requirements.
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