9 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    14 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Teacher – KS2 Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School MPS 3-6 Full Time – Fixed Term Contract

Contract type

Fixed term - 8 months

Pay scale

M3 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity exists within our Trust to appoint a highly experienced KS2 practitioner who has proven classroom experience and evidence of raising standards and an excellent knowledge of the current curriculum framework to join our dedicated and hard-working team of staff.

The role will be based at Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery School, Newton Aycliffe. The successful candidate must be available to start on 1st January 2026, or sooner if available until 31st August 2026. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals who will be able to:

  • Set the highest of expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
  • Promote at least good progress and outcomes for all groups of pupils.
  • Demonstrate an in-depth subject knowledge for all subjects within the National Curriculum
  • Plan and teach well-structured lessons that are engaging and challenging.
  • Adapt teaching and differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all pupils.
  • Be committed to valuing every child.
  • Put the needs of children above all else.
  • Engage with parents.
  • Manage behaviour effectively and in line with school policy.
  • Assess accurately in line with school policy.
  • Promote extra-curricular activities and opportunities to enrich children’s learning.
  • Demonstrate the flexibility required to work across KS2.
  • Show a commitment to working collaboratively within the Trust.

The successful applicant will work in KS2. Please note that this post is not appropriate for ECTs.

What the school offers its staff

Employee benefits include: –

  • Teachers Pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Simplyhealth
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee discounts
  • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

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.

The closing date for applications is 14th November 2025. The selection process will be based upon how well the applicant meets the job description/personal specification, an observation task and a structured panel interview on 19th November 2025 in school.

For more information about the role, please contact Miss Jill Cook, Executive Head Teacher on 01325 300324.

An application pack for the post is available via the Tudhoe Learning Trust website. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.

Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to providing opportunity for all and creating a balanced and diverse workforce that represents the communities it serves. Applications from all communities are positively welcomed. Applicants who identify themselves as disabled will receive an interview provided, they meet minimum criteria. The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to the completion of checks, including an Enhanced DBS clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines 2025, an online search will also be carried out for short-listed candidates prior to interview. This is to identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online, which the school may explore with applicants at interview. This is a safeguarding check to assess if the individual is suitable to work with young and/or vulnerable learners.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

About Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
316 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gillian.fyland@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.

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