- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Class Teacher
More than one location, Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Spring Term
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary Contract to Cover Maternity Leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069 - £52,835 per annum, pro rata
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale 1 - 6 / Upper Pay Scale 1 - 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher with experience of planning and delivering engaging lessons that meet the needs of a wide range of learners. You will have strong classroom and behaviour management skills, a good understanding of the primary curriculum, and the ability to assess and monitor pupils’ progress effectively. You should be able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers, work effectively as part of a team, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting the Catholic ethos and wider life of the school.
What the school offers its staff
St Michael’s Catholic Primary School offers the opportunity to join a welcoming, successful and supportive school where children are at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside a committed Headteacher, staff team and Governors within a modern school environment, with a strong Catholic ethos and a clear commitment to helping every child fulfil their potential. The school was judged Outstanding in its March 2026 Catholic Schools Inspection, and its June 2026 Ofsted inspection found Strong standards in five areas and Expected standards in the remaining two. As part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, you will also benefit from being part of a wider family of Catholic schools across the North East
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@bwcet.com
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.
School Details
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
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