Year 6 Class Teacher

Central Walker Church of England Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2NP

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (658)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: Main/Upper Pay Range £32,916 - £51,048 per annum - pay award pending

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Year 6 Teacher to join our dedicated team and play a key role in preparing pupils for the next stage of their learning journey.

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum, with specific experience teaching in Year 6 and Upper KS2.
• A successful track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning that leads to excellent pupil progress and strong outcomes, including preparation for end of Key Stage 2 assessments.
• Experience of designing and teaching effective lessons that meet the needs of all pupils and support pupils both academically and emotionally during this important transition year.
• High expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development, with a commitment to helping every child reach their full potential.
• An ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, colleagues and parents/carers and is passionate about making a difference.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East.

At Central Walker C of E Primary School, our dedicated and caring staff work hard to achieve high standards by providing a nurturing environment where all children can flourish. We are committed to developing positive relationships between children, staff, parents and the wider community.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• A positive and caring Christian ethos.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

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.

Please note that this vacancy is fixed term until 31st August 2027.

Interested in finding out more? We would welcome school visits from potential candidates. To arrange a date and time please get in touch with the Julie Brigham, School Business Manager, at j.brigham@neatat.org.uk

Interested in applying? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification, and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Please note we are planning to hold interviews on Friday 16th October 2026.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Year 6 Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 109 KB (opens in new tab)

About Central Walker Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Central Walker Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: hr@neatat.org.uk
• Phone number: 0191 224 0222
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/central-walker-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a Church of England Primary school and we are one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools.  At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, education, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East.

Arranging a visit to Central Walker Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@neatat.org.uk.

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