35 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    7 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    2 December 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650 - £43,607 (M1-M6)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of the Tweed Learning Federation are seeking to appoint a passionate, committed and skilled class teacher to join our successful, dedicated staff team in our nurturing and fully inclusive school.

This position will allow the successful applicant to work alongside our current teaching team in Key Stage 1, teaching a mixed Year 1/2 class with the support of a TA and their fellow Key Stage 1 teachers across the Federation.

With the expansion of Berwick St Mary's CE Primary and the addition of The Tweed Special School in January 2025, the governors are looking to expand our staffing in Key Stage 1 to continue the smooth transition into a primary setting.Working in our Year 1/2 mainstream class the successful candidate will build on the current successes, promoting an inclusive learning environment within our new Key Stage 1 area, designed to support learning across all areas.

As part of the Tweed Learning Federation of schools we remain committed to serving our individual communities, however we benefit from sharing resources and support across the schools, allowing us to meet the needs of the children more effectively and efficiently, as well as enabling staff to benefit from the shared practice of a large group of committed and enthusiastic staff.

We are looking for someone who is hard working, passionate and committed to supporting all children to achieve their potential. A teacher who children will remember and be inspired by long after they have left our school. We are lucky to have a dynamic staff team who support and lead each other in the development of the whole school and make a valued contribution to all aspects of school life. We never use the word team lightly, knowing that being a team means; we have shared aims and we do things for each other, together and individually to ensure the best for everyone.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is caring, enthusiastic and dedicated. They will:

  • work closely with all members of our team to ensure the very best outcomes for every pupil

  • have high expectations for all children whatever their needs
  • foster positive relationships with children, parents, governors and staff
  • be fully involved in the life of our school

What the school offers its staff

  • In return, we can offer you the opportunity to join a successful school which has a strong inclusive ethos and an inherent drive for quality. Berwick St Mary's Primary is dedicated to delivering outstanding inclusive practice through a culture of co-production, experiential learning and growth, where parents and professionals work together to support the holistic development of the child. Our children are proud citizens within their local community, care for each other, are focused on learning and enjoy coming to school. We have an incredibly strong team and thrive on working together to improve access to education and outcomes for our children.

  • The school will provide a wide range of targeted training to ensure candidates are kept upto date with current practice and the specific needs of the children we work with.

    Applications are invited from prospective candidates who are able to demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.

    Visits to the school are strongly encouraged so you can see the new building and meet the team, so please contact the school office to arrange an informal tour and discussion with the head teacher.

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.

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About Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
108 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01289 306170

Berwick St Mary's CE First School is part of the Tweed Learning Federation, offering provision for 2-11 year olds.

Attached to the main school is The Tweed Special School which supports children with complex SEMH, ASD, ADHD and SLCN needs.

Arranging a visit to Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gary.hilton@st-maryscofe.northumberland.sch.uk.

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