Class Teacher

St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4BT

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  6 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum

Class Teacher job summary

Required for September 2025

CLASS TEACHER - FIXED TERM UNTIL 31ST AUGUST 2026

MPS1 £31,650 per annum to UPS 3 £49,084 per annum

St Mark's Catholic Primary School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.

The Local Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and committed class teacher who can make a significant contribution to our school. Applications are welcome from all qualified teachers.

The Local Governing Body is seeking to appoint a class teacher who:

• Is a practising Catholic or someone who is committed to the ethos and vision of Catholic Education
• Has a passion for learning and is an outstanding and inspirational teacher with high expectations of children's learning and behaviour
• Is willing to listen, learn and work flexibly as part of a very strong and supportive teaching team

We can offer:

• Happy, confident and motivated children who embrace new challenges
• A continuously improving, outward looking and forward-thinking school
• A strong Catholic ethos where all are valued
• A friendly, committed staff and engaging staff who are open to new ideas
• An active and supportive Governing Committee
• A strong commitment to Continuous Professional Development

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be made by contacting Mrs Linda Watson to arrange an appointment.

The Local Governing Committee of St Mark's Catholic Primary School and the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An offer of employment would be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th June, 9am

Shortlisting will be held on: Friday 6th June

Lesson Observation and Formal Interviews will take place on: Thursday 19th June 2025

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-catholic-primary-school-westerhope

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