Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Location: St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Stella Lane, Blaydon, Gateshead, NE21 4NE

Grade: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£31,650 - £49,084 per annum)

Hours: Full time, Temporary Maternity Cover (ending on the return of substantive post-holder)

Start date: 2nd June 2025

Job Overview

St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual who will make a significant contribution to the learning and development of our pupils as a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint an excellent practitioner with the highest possible expectations for pupils’ well-being and learning, and who is able to nurture, inspire and motivate children to achieve their personal best as outlined in our Mission Statement:

“We value every child as an individual and take every opportunity to encourage and support their continued spiritual, physical, moral, social; and intellectual growth and development.”

Qualifications

Applications are welcomed from candidates who are able to demonstrate the following:

1. An ability to support the aims and ethos of our Catholic School.
2. An ability to motivate all pupils to challenge their learning and strive for excellence.
3. High expectations for all pupils.
4. An ability to be visionary and proactive.
5. A desire to develop and learn with and from other skilled and experienced staff.
6. A cheerful and energetic demeanour.
7. Strengths and ideas you can share with us.
8. Excellent ICT skills.

About Our School

St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is a one-form entry primary school in Stella, Gateshead serving the community of Stella. We strive towards the very best for our pupils with an aim to develop the talents of each unique individual whose full potential can be developed in a community which has Christ at its centre. Our school is vibrant and welcoming with a talented, committed staff and a strong Catholic ethos.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

What We Offer

1. Happy, polite, motivated and enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school.
2. A supportive, caring and secure environment for learning underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos.
3. An expert and dedicated staff, who genuinely care about the children and the school with ambition and high expectations for the school’s continued development.
4. A supportive wider school and parish family.
5. Access to high quality CPD.
6. The support of an actively involved Local Governing Committee.

Application Process

Interested candidates can find out more about our school from our website www.stmaryandstthomasaquinas.co.uk.

We are also offering scheduled visits to the school. Please contact the school office on 0191 414 3116 to confirm attendance.

How to Apply

To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.

School visits: Thursday, 27th March at 2.30 p.m. or Tuesday, 1st April at 2.30 a.m.
Closing date: Sunday, 6th April 2025
Shortlisting date: Monday, 7th April 2025
Lesson observations and interview date: Wednesday, 9th and Thursday, 10th April 2025.

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.