Reception Class Teacher

St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7AB

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 June 2025

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 31,650 to UPS 3 £49,084

Reception Class Teacher job summary

RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER (Full time/Maternity Cover)

Contract: Fixed Term (1st September 2025 to June 30th 2026)

Salary: M1 £31,650 to UPS 3 £49,084 per annum

Required for 1st September 2025, the Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team. The appointment will last until the return of the present post holder.

Candidates should be either committed and practising Catholics, or show a willingness to fully and actively support the Catholic ethos and life of the school.

We are seeking someone who:

• has qualified teaching status

• is fully supportive of the Catholic aims and mission of the school

• is able to evidence outstanding practice

• demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of effective early years practice, pedagogy and assessment

• places children at the centre of the learning process and ensure all children are making excellent progress

• is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to raising standards of attainment and achievement for all children

• is an effective communicator with strong organisational and time management skills

• is able to engage positively with all members of the school community

• is prepared to take an active part in the wider life of the school

We can offer you:

• a warm and welcoming school community with high aspirations for everyone

• happy and delightful children who respond to challenge and are keen to learn

• an enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff

• supportive Governors and parents

• a commitment to providing a range of opportunities for professional development

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Siobhan Foster, Head Teacher.

The governing body and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd June (12 noon)

Shortlisting: Wednesday 25th June

Interviews: w/b 30th June

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-marys-catholic-primary-school-forest-hall

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