Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont, Belmont, DH1 2AQ

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (759)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time, Temporary covering Maternity Leave
• Contract type: Fixed term - Unknown - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069 - £52,835 per annum
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is a practising Catholic or is willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school.

• Is an inspirational and motivated teacher who demonstrates outstanding practice.

• Can create a stimulating, organised and interactive learning environment.

• Has highly effective communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively.

• Has a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.

• Has high expectations for all children in achievement and behaviour.

• Has knowledge of a range of teaching styles.

• Takes action to keep up to date with developments in the curriculum and teaching methods.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders. 

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to offer:

• Kind, respectful and hardworking children who are happy and eager to learn.

• Expert and dedicated staff, who genuinely care about the children and the school.

• Highly ambitious curriculum.

• Access to high quality CPD and/or ECT training. 

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.

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Location: St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Belmont, County Durham DH1 2AQ

Grade: MPS/UPS (£34,069 - £52,835 per annum)

Hours: Full Time, Temporary covering Maternity Leave

St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a small, family orientated school in Belmont, Durham City. We are seeking to appoint a passionate, professional and highly motivated individual to join our supportive and successful team from 1st January 2027.   

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, 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.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our school team. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality teaching and learning within their assigned class, ensuring all pupils are supported to make strong academic, social, emotional and spiritual progress. Working in line with the National Curriculum, school policies and the Teachers’ Standards, the postholder will plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

The appointed teacher will maintain high expectations for pupils’ achievement and behaviour, create a safe and supportive learning environment, and assess, track and report on pupil progress to inform effective planning.

This role requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, upholding the Catholic ethos of the school, and contributing positively to the wider life of the school community in line with our values.

We are proud to offer:

• Kind, respectful and hardworking children who are happy and eager to learn.

• Expert and dedicated staff, who genuinely care about the children and the school.

• Highly ambitious curriculum.

• Access to high quality CPD and/or ECT training. 

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is a practising Catholic or is willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school.

• Is an inspirational and motivated teacher who demonstrates outstanding practice.

• Can create a stimulating, organised and interactive learning environment.

• Has highly effective communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively.

• Has a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.

• Has high expectations for all children in achievement and behaviour.

• Has knowledge of a range of teaching styles.

• Takes action to keep up to date with developments in the curriculum and teaching methods.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders. 

For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website, http://bwcet.com/vacancies/, where applications can be completed online. 

Closing Date:  Sunday 29th November 2026

Shortlisting Date:  Monday 30th November 2026

Interview Date:  TBC   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.  

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

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Additional documents

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About St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 107 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont website
• Email address: recruitment@bwcet.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-primary-school-belmont

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