Willow Grove Primary School
Vacancies
Class Teacher
Job reference: 002746
Group visit: Tuesday 5th May at 3pm
Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st May 2026
Required for September 2026
Interviews will consist of a 30-minute observation, followed by a 10-minute unseen presentation and an interview. Visits to the school are strongly recommended. There will be a group visit on 5th May at 3pm. Please email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk to book a place. If this is not convenient, please contact the school to arrange an alternative time and date.
Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.
Site Manager
Job reference: 002872
Closing date: 31/05/2026
Interview date: Week commencing 01/06/2026
Required for: As soon as possible
About the Role
This split-shift permanent role represents an excellent opportunity to become part of our site team. You will carry out general repairs, maintenance and refurbishment projects of the school building not requiring specialist contractors. You will support the School Business Manager and Headteacher to ensure premises is maintained and compliant with UK Health and Safety Regulations.
Key tasks include:
- Maintaining the security of the school premises and contents.
- Signing and escorting contractors and assist in fault diagnostics as
- required.
- Designated keyholder (may be required to be first responder at times)
- Receiving deliveries and moving furniture.
- Undertaking routine maintenance, repairs and refurbishment projects not requiring a specialist contractor.
- Undertake regular inspections and record keeping.
- Assist with site H&S inspections and fire evacuations.
- Flexible approach to respond to radio callouts for unscheduled maintenance and porter support.
- Maintenance and upkeep of the school’s minibus
- Cleaning and general maintenance of the premises
Split Shifts – 6am-9am, 2.30pm-6pm Monday to Friday. Working full year. Full time employees can take up to 1 week of their annual leave entitlement in term-time.
You will be expected to work outside of scheduled hours for events such as Parent’s Evenings, Governor meetings, fundraising events etc. Flexibility of shifts during these times will be negotiated.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child and adult barred list check
Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that, after considering the post details and reviewing the school information available on the website, you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.
All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
If you would like to arrange a visit to school, please contact the school office to arrange. If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk
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