Inspire. Educate. Empower.

Rectory Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative Class Teacher to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.

We are looking for someone who:

Who can deliver high‑quality, inclusive teaching and learning for primary‑aged pupils within a mainstream school setting. The teacher will create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that enables all children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, ensuring that teaching meets the needs of a diverse range of learners.

Working at Rectory Primary School

Our school family and local community are proud of our school, which is underpinned by our Christian values. We are committed to ensuring that school offers an excellent education for our children. Our children, staff and governors are a wonderful team. The staff work hard, and a new member to our school family needs to also share our determination to do our very best and to support all children to achieve in an environment where they feel safe and supported. In return, we would offer all the support and training necessary to help the successful candidate to fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions. We offer a culture of camaraderie between all staff with relationships built upon trust and understanding. On top of this, joy and laughter are present in everyday school life.

Rectory is a one-form primary school in Downall Green, South Wigan and is a happy place to work. The children are keen to learn, and they deserve the best. This post offers a fantastic opportunity for a creative, positive, inspiring, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as we continue to move our school forward

Visits to the school and/or an informal chat with myself or a member of SLT are warmly welcome in the days up to the deadline. Please contact Mrs Proudfoot, school business manager, to make an appointment. 01744 678470

At Rectory Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. ️

Rectory Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact rectory@sthelens.org.uk

If you would like to visit school please contact Mrs Proudfoot (School Business Manager) on 01744 678470

Be part of something extraordinary—where every child is celebrated, and every day is a chance to make a difference.

Closing Date: Thursday 7th May 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 11th May 2026

Observations: W/C Monday 18th May 2026
Interviews: Friday 22nd May 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.