Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Location: St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School Gateshead NE10 8PP

Grade: MPS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084

Hours: Post 1 – 6 sessions per week (3 days) - Permanent
Post 2 – 10 sessions per week (full time) – Fixed term until 31 August 2026

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School 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, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individuals who will make a significant contribution to the learning and development of our pupils as a classroom teacher.

Applications are welcome from teachers who will support and actively promote the Catholic ethos of our school. To find out more information about our school, please visit www.staugustinesprimary.org.

The successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic, dedicated and committed to providing the best education and opportunities for our pupils.
• Have excellent subject knowledge, communication skills and be keen to develop and share their own practice.
• Be experienced, effective and love teaching.
• Be well organised, knowledgeable and skilful in ensuring children make good progress and overcome barriers to learning.
• Have strong classroom management skills.
• Demonstrate consistently high expectations in all aspects of their work.
• Understand the needs of SEND children.

We can offer:

• A strong and supportive staff team, enthusiastic pupils, fantastic facilities and strong parent, parish and community links.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Professional development opportunities which are unique and varied.

How to apply:

To complete an application form please click the Apply button. Please can candidates specify which role they would be interested in applying for within their application. Please also indicate your preferred key stage along with any specific areas of specialism that you can offer within your application.

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit to see what our school offers the children in our care. Please contact the school office on 0191 4692949 to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025

Lesson observation: Wednesday 7 May 2025 - candidates will be notified by the end of the day if they have progressed to interview stage.

Interviews: Thursday 8 May 2025

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.