Teacher of foundational skills, Secondary
Whickham School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 to £51,047
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post: Teacher of foundational skills, Secondary
Salary Grade: M1 - UPR 3 part time (0.4-0.6 to be negotiated)
Responsible to: Progress leader
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher with Key Stage 2 experience to join our Inclusion Team on a part-time basis. The exact working hours are flexible and can be negotiated with the successful candidate.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with pupils who need additional support to develop the literacy and numeracy skills that underpin success across the curriculum. You will:
Work with staff and pupils to identify gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Deliver targeted interventions through small group and one-to-one teaching.
Support pupils to apply literacy and numeracy confidently across all subjects.
Monitor, evaluate and celebrate progress, building confidence, resilience and independence.
The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and supportive Inclusion Team in a school that is ambitious for every learner. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of behaviour, engagement and academic outcomes, while ensuring every pupil has the support they need to succeed.
At Whickham School, we value every pupil as an individual with their own strengths, interests and aspirations. Our inclusive ethos underpins everything we do, and we are committed to removing barriers to learning so that all pupils can access a broad, ambitious curriculum and achieve their full potential.
Who you are
You are an enthusiastic and engaging teacher who is:
Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential, with an understanding of the barriers some students face in education.
An excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to teach Key Stage 2 English and mathematics.
Confident in delivering targeted interventions that accelerate progress and build confidence.
A positive team player who builds strong relationships with students, staff and families.
Calm, proactive and adaptable, with the ability to respond positively to challenges.
Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and maintaining high standards that improve outcomes and life chances for all students.
Ready to take the next step?
We actively encourage visits to the school. To arrange a visit, please contact Kate Spoor, Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) at kspoor@whickhamschool.org
Application deadline: 5.00pm Thursday 10th July
Submit applications to: recruitment@whickhamschool.org
Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th July
Application forms, the full job description and person specification can be downloaded from the Whickham School website.
Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
What the school offers its staff
What makes Whickham School special?We're genuinely comprehensive and our results prove it.
At Whickham, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We set high expectations for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, have SEND or may face other barriers to learning and wellbeing. We want learners who arrive at Whickham not yet secondary ready to thrive and succeed.
Our Progress 8 outcomes for lower attaining pupils are strong, but we want to go even further by investing in high-quality foundational learning. This role is central to that ambition.
Every member of staff at Whickham is committed to helping every pupil be the best they can be, regardless of their starting point or the barriers they face.
We invest in your growth
We take professional development seriously, all staff get:
Protected CPD time: 1 hour of dedicated professional learning every fortnight, ring-fenced in your timetable
Meaningful development opportunities: Training that's tailored to your role and career aspirations, not generic box-ticking exercises
Accredited training packages: Access to nationally recognised qualifications and specialist training, including adaptive teaching and inclusive practice.
Modern facilities that support great teaching
Our dedicated Inclusion Base provides a safe, supportive environment for targeted interventions
Well-resourced learning spaces designed with SEND pupils in mind
The practical benefits
Salary sacrifice schemes, including bicycle and electric vehicle leasing
Access to our employee wellbeing programme.
Higher priority for your children's admission to our heavily oversubscribed school.
A supportive, collaborative staff culture where people genuinely enjoy working.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whickham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1721 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whickham School website
- Email address
- recruitment@whickhamschool.org
- Phone number
- 0191 4960026
Whickham School is a large and successful school in Gateshead with over 1700 students including approximately 350 in our high performing sixth form.
Demand for student places is strong and the school is regularly oversubscribed. Students are organised into year groups whilst eight faculties deliver the school curriculum. The Sixth Form, which has its own dedicated facility, is an increasingly popular choice of students from all over the local area.
In January 2020 many faculties moved into a brand new, state of the art, STEAMS themed building. The stunning four storey building houses Science, Technology (plus Business and IT), Engineering, Art, Maths and Sport.
The Leadership Team meet weekly and share responsibility for policy generation, decision making, planning and the general wellbeing of the school. The relevant governing body committee is involved in strategic planning and policies from the onset. Faculty and Year groups meet every two weeks to discuss strategic issues
Arranging a visit to Whickham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@whickhamschool.org.
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