Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Marine Park First School, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1LT

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 or 3 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will:

demonstrate strong classroom practice and the ability to motivate and inspire pupils;

have high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to raising standards;

have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;

show flexibility and a positive, can-do approach; and

share Marine Park’s values and ethos.

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 posts 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 Reception (to be confirmed). The position will commence in September 2026 and is likely to last for two to three terms. It would suit an early career teacher, a recently qualified teacher or an experienced teacher.

Visits are welcomed, and we have arranged two opportunities for candidates to see the school. The dates and times are as follows:

• 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday 10 June 2026;

• 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Please contact the school office if you would like to attend one of these visits.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Marine Park First School class teacher job outline.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification (class teacher)- Marine Park First School 2026 (EYFS).pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

MPFS Fixed Term Teaching Post Letter June 26.pdf - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

About Marine Park First School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, 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: gill.ramsay@marineparkfirst.org.uk
• Phone number: 0191 253 4343
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marine-park-first-school

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 gill.ramsay@marineparkfirst.org.uk.

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