Class Teachers

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2JX

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 April 2026

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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: M1 - UPS3 (£34,398 to £52,490 per annum)

Class Teachers job summary

St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary School is proudly a part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. At St Lawrence’s we live and learn in faith and love, through Jesus’ teachings. Our school is a family where we support each other and strive to fulfil our full potential.

The Local Governing Committee are seeking to appoint two inspirational, highly motivated and committed class teachers who can make a significant contribution to our school. Applications are welcome from all qualified teachers – regardless of levels of experience.

The Local Governing Committee are seeking to appoint a class teacher who:

• Is a practising Catholic or is a person 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 Body.

• A strong commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Visits to the school are welcome on Monday 20th April from 3:45pm. 

The Local Governing Committee of St Lawrence’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: noon on Monday 27th April

Shortlisting will be held on: Wednesday 29th April

Formal Interviews will take place on: Friday 8 May 

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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Commitment to safeguarding

The successful candidate will only be appointed subject to a full DBS check.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-lawrence-s-catholic-primary-school

St Lawrence's is a highly deprived but highly successful school in the East End of Newcastle Upon Tyne. We have the highest aspiration for our children and seek to appoint an outward looking teacher who is passionate about achieving such aims.

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