CLASS TEACHER (MATERNITY COVER) - MARINE PARK FIRST SCHOOL
Marine Park First School, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1LT13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Starting November 26 and likely to last 2 - 3 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS 1 - UPS 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will have:
- Strong classroom practice, with the ability to motivate and inspire.
- High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to raising standards.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility and a positive, can-do approach.
- A commitment to Marine Park’s values and ethos.
Please submit a well-constructed application form, relevant to the job description, by 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday 5 May 2026. Please ensure that the “Skills, knowledge and experience/further information” sections of the form are no longer than one page, and that the covering letter is no longer than one page (Arial font size 12) (or no more than two pages in total combined). Our preference is for electronic submissions to info@marineparkfirst.org.uk, but we will also accept posted or hand-delivered applications. Late applications cannot be considered.
For further information, please see the school website. Electronic copies of the application forms and letters are available on the school website:
http://www.marineparkfirst.co.uk/
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
What the school offers its staff
Marine Park is a purpose-built PFI school on an extensive coastal site in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. It is
the largest First School in North Tyneside, serving up to 520 pupils from a wide catchment area. Our ethos
is built on excellence, enjoyment and strong community values.
The Governors of this successful and friendly First School invite applications for the post of Class Teacher
to cover a period of maternity leave. We are looking to appoint a full-time class teacher to join our team
and maintain the high standards of education, safety and wellbeing that define our school. We may also
use this recruitment process to appoint to other teaching positions that arise in the coming months.
The advertised Class Teacher post is temporary (fixed term to cover maternity leave) and is likely to be
class based in Year 2, 3 or 4 (to be confirmed). The position will commence in November 2026 (exact start
date to be confirmed) and is likely to last for 2–3 terms. It would be suitable for an early career teacher,
recently qualified or an experienced teacher.
Visits are welcomed, and we have arranged two opportunities for candidates to see the school. The dates
and times are:
- 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday 29 April 2026;
- 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Please contact the school office if you wish to visit at one of these times.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Marine Park First School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 488 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Marine Park First School website
- Email address
- info@marineparkfirst.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 253 4343
Marine Park is a purpose built, PFI School on an extensive and attractive coastal site in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. The school is the largest First School in North Tyneside, currently attracting and serving up to 520 pupils from a wide catchment.
Arranging a visit to Marine Park First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@marineparkfirst.org.uk.
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