St Richards RC Primary School
Flapper Fold Lane
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0HA
Qualified Teacher Pay Scale TLR2A
Full Time
Required for January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
The Governing Body is looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated teacher to join our school team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident teacher who would like the opportunity to develop their skills within our rapidly improving school.
We are looking for a teacher who is enthusiastic, passionate about children and an excellent classroom practitioner. Candidates should state curricular strengths and interests in their application.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is an excellent teacher.
* Has a commitment to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school.
* Has the skills to ensure that all children are suitably challenged.
* Is committed to raising standards of achievement for all children.
* Has very high expectations of what can be achieved by delivering consistently high-quality learning opportunities.
* Has energy, enthusiasm, a sense of humour and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and must be a team player who is passionate about teaching.
We can offer:
* A genuine opportunity to make a difference.
* An exciting and caring environment in which to work.
* A highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.
* A strong and ambitious leadership team with a clear sense of strategic direction.
* An enthusiastic and interested Governing Body.
* A fantastic group of children and their supportive parents.
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Application packs are available from the school office at the address above or via email.
All applications must be made on a CES application form.
Applications forms are returnable to the school.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 NAME OF POSTHOLDER: VACANT
1.2 JOB TITLE: Year 4 Class Teacher/Lead for History/Geography TLR 2A
1.3 JOB PURPOSE: Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of provision for pupils.
Provide professional guidance in the area of your subject to secure high-quality teaching and improved standards of achievement for all pupils, including the more able.
Undertake the duties of a class teacher.
1.4 Line Management: Reporting to Assistant Headteacher Responsible for leading History & Geography
1.5 Liaising With: Headteacher, senior leadership team, teachers, support staff, parents, LA representatives and external agencies.
1.6 Salary Scale: Classroom Teacher’ Pay Scale
1.7 Working Time: Full time/part time as specified within the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
1.8 DBS Disclosure Level: Enhanced.
2. School Ethos
2.1 Work with the Headteacher and colleagues in creating, inspiring and embodying the Catholic ethos and culture of this Church school, securing its Mission Statement with all members of the school community and ensuring an environment for teaching and learning that empowers both staff and children to achieve their highest potential.
2.2 Attend, take part in and lead acts of collective worship in accordance with school policy.
2.3 Provide Religious Education in accordance with the Come and See syllabus and RSE in accordance with Journey in Love.
2.4 Actively support the school’s corporate policies relating to equality and diversity, inclusion and health and safety and wellbeing.
2.5 Promote the school and celebrate its success at every opportunity.
3. Curriculum Planning and Provision
3.1 Help develop and maintain a curriculum in line with National Curriculum and school policy to meet the needs of individual children within your class.
3.2 Work with other members of staff to ensure that the extremes of the ability range are catered for within the curriculum.
3.3 Monitor and evaluate the curriculum offered and review appropriate planning, assessment, record keeping and reporting procedures, as and when requested.
3.4 Under the direction and guidance of the Senior Leadership Team, actively contribute to and support the development of your subjects.
3.5 Ensure efficient use and maintenance of all material teaching resources within your classroom area and working environment and ensure that available resources are used effectively to support the curriculum.
4. Teaching and Learning
4.1 Produce coherent lesson plans which ensure continuity and progression, take account of the individual needs of pupils and encourage the development of independent learners.
4.2 Employ a range of suitable teaching and learning strategies to ensure effective learning.
4.3 Present appropriately demanding subject content, skills and understanding in a clear and stimulating manner, thereby motivating and sustaining the interest of pupils and raising levels of attainment.
4.4 Develop, maintain and use resources appropriate to chosen learning objectives.
4.5 Ensure the effective deployment of teaching assistant support in the classroom.
4.6 Analyse and evaluate children’s learning to inform future planning and teaching and learning activities.
4.7 Create and maintain an orderly, safe, stimulating and informative classroom environment.
4.8 Maintain good practice and implement changes in accordance with developments in educational theory and practice.
4.9 Set pupil targets, assess progress and maintain records in accordance with school policy.
5. Pastoral Care
5.1 Develop positive relationships with all children based on their achievements and promote their general progress, well-being and participation in all aspects of school life.
5.2 Maintain a positive approach to child management, supporting the school’s policies relating to attendance, punctuality and behavior.
5.3 Alert line manager to any more complex problems experienced by pupils as appropriate, making recommendations as to how they may be resolved.
5.4 Ensure a class code of conduct is implemented following consultation with pupils and relevant staff.
5.5 Maintain a system of rewards and sanctions in line with the behavior policy and ensure that this is understood by pupils and parents.
6. Parental Involvement and Partnership working
6.1 Report appropriately to parents on the needs and progress of their children.
6.2 Encourage the involvement of parents in the education of their children and respond promptly to queries and concerns.
6.3 Support the work of the Social and Fundraising Group.
7. Subject Leadership
7.1 Audit the school’s current provision and establish subject needs for those subjects which you lead on.
7.2 Assist staff in producing, delivering and evaluation effective plans for teaching and learning in your subjects to whole classes and to groups of children.
7.3 To share responsibility for ensuring that staff and children have access to appropriate and efficiently organised resources for the subjects you lead.
7.4 To quality assure lessons in your subjects and take necessary actions to ensure safe, inclusive, high quality provision and outcomes.
7.5 To contribute to the organisation of displays, promotion events and workshops which promote the development of your subjects in school.
7.6 Ensure standards remain high in each year group through effective monitoring of the subjects.
7.7 Ensuring that the School Improvement Plan makes reference to your subject.
7.8 Assisting with record keeping and assessment of the subjects.
7.9 Attending meetings and courses, which will inform future development of the subject and ensure other staff are aware of courses themselves.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 882 980
E-mail: enquiries@admin.saintrichards.wigan.sch.uk Website:
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 3rd December 2025
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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