Teacher

Redby Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 9QP

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

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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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR

Teacher job summary

Redby Academy, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 9QP

Teacher MPR/UPR

Required from September 2026, temporary for six months covering maternity leave. Applications from ECTs are welcome

We are delighted to be offering an opportunity to join Redby Academy’s amazing staff team as a Temporary Teacher in a mixed Year 3/4 class. You will have the privilege and responsibility of bringing our curriculum to life for our fantastic children, helping them to be ready for lives filled with success.

Redby is a popular primary school at the heart of its community. We recognise every child as being unique and our strong nurturing ethos supports all children in their development of self-confidence, individuality, independence and resilience.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic teacher to work in our school. The successful candidate will:

• Have drive, passion and determination;

• Have high expectations of themselves, all children and the school community as a whole;

• Have a secure understanding of curriculum and how to engage children in learning to secure good progress;

• Be a teacher who never gives up on children;

• Actively contribute to the development of community relationships;

• Work effectively with parents and families;

• Be open to new ways of working.

We can offer:

• An amazing staff team to work with;

• A supportive and dynamic leadership team;

• Commitment to your continued professional development;

• Wonderful, friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.;

• Supportive and committed governors and trust colleagues.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, SENDCO, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 5 June 2026 . All applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm

Redby Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Further information can be found on the academy trust website https://www.tynecoast.academy/join-our-mat/recruitment

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Redby Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Redby Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redby-academy

Redby is a mainstream primary school offering provision to children from 3 – 11 years.

Our geographical location, based on the Roker coastline, next to Roker Park and a stone’s throw from Sunderland Town Centre, serves us well; providing rich, learning environments beyond the classroom. Staff continually strive to instil a ‘love of learning’ in all pupils, providing quality first teaching which encourages children to grow, learn, achieve and aspire to success; both academically and personally.

Every child is recognised as being unique and our strong nurturing ethos, supports all children in their development of self –confidence, individuality, independence and resilience. The curriculum is broad, balanced and designed with pupils at the centre, enhancing knowledge, skills and cultural capital; equipping children for future learning and the next stage of their educational journey and indeed adulthood.

Redby has a newly opened Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) for children with Autism. The ARP provides up to 16 places for children aged 4 to 11 with a verified diagnosis of Autism.

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