Class Teacher (Year 1) Part Time - Afternoons

Mortimer Primary School, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0RW

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Class Teacher (Year 1), 14.625hpw (Afternoons) Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year initially
• Pay scale: Main Scale - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek to appoint a fantastic teacher (QTS) to work within our successful school from September 2026.The role will provide the afternoon teaching sessions in Year 1. The successful applicant will be an effective classroom practitioner who is committed to raising the standards of education for the children in their care.We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:

• have a thorough knowledge of the primary curriculum so as to deliver meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences
• can work well within the job share to provide the best for the class
• have the ability to provide high standards of care and education
• are able to create stimulating learning environments, both indoor and outdoor
• show commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners
• work with staff and support leadership within the school vision

What the school offers its staff

Fully supported role working within a 3 form year group.

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.

About Mortimer Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 603 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mortimer Primary School website
• Email address: office@mortimerprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01914554504
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mortimer-primary-school

Mortimer Primary School is a large 3 form primary school and an exciting place to work. We strive to deliver our moto of “Excellence for All” by providing excellence for pupils, parents and our staff. You will be joining a motivated staff team in a forward-thinking school.

We are based in South Shields - North East England.

Arranging a visit to Mortimer Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mortimerprimary.co.uk.

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