Early Years Foundation Stage Class Teacher
Byker Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2AT31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
31 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - One post for 1 year, one post for 8 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS depending on relevant teaching experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
• motivate and get the best out of others
• possess a passion for developing pedagogical practice
• use an inspiring approach to remove barriers to learning across the curriculum
• Adaptive teaching methods to support all learning particularly those of SEND Need
• Have a good knowledge of the early Years curriculum
What the school offers its staff
At Byker Primary School we serve a changing population and strive to ensure that the needs of all pupils are met, both socially and academically. Our school community has high aspirations and expectations for the children we serve. We are committed to encouraging children’s understanding and acceptance of other faiths, beliefs and cultures while supporting them to develop their own place in the community, both locally and globally.
We believe that children should be exposed to rich creative experiences which celebrate diversity and develop cultural awareness. We promote their spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development in order to best prepare our pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life. We aim to nurture and foster the kindness and empathy our pupils will need as fulfilled, responsible and educated citizens of the world. ‘Children First: Raising standards and transforming lives’
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Byker Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful against a range of other recruitment checks.
As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Applying for the job
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About Byker Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 421 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Byker Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@bykerprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01912656906
Byker Primary School is a welcoming, friendly school set inside the Byker wall, in the East end of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Children from a range of different cultures and backgrounds are encouraged to do their best and aim high. The school strives to provide a varied and creative approach to learning, where children learn to express themselves and have fun!
Our dedicated team of staff share high expectations for our children to achieve to the best of their abilities, both within the classroom and beyond. We create a love of learning by challenging every child with an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum brought to life by inspiring and innovative teaching and delivered with a passion for teaching and learning. All learners are supported in their journey through school within a happy, stimulating and inclusive environment.
We pride ourselves on the caring ethos that is embedded within our school.
Arranging a visit to Byker Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bykerprimary.co.uk.
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