Class Teacher

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Catholic education trust seeks a passionate Class Teacher for St Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools. This full-time, permanent role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will advocate for inclusion and contribute to the vibrant school community.

Benefits

Extensive support for professional development

Friendly and supportive staff

Prospect of a modern, purpose-built building

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an exceptional classroom teacher.
• Thorough knowledge of the full primary curriculum.
• Ability to employ inclusive strategies and support parental engagement.

Responsibilities

• Make a significant contribution to the Catholic life of the school.
• Support pupils’ learning through intervention programmes.
• Engage in enrichment activities and extra-curricular visits.

Skills

Exceptional classroom teacher

Knowledge of primary curriculum

Advocate of inclusion

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Class Teacher



Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools, Birtley

Grade: MPS 1-6/UPS1-3 (£31,650 to £49,084 per annum)

Hours: Full-time - Permanent



Start date: 1st September 2025



We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England, which has a total of 47 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.



In 2019, St Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools were federated, to form one community. The federated schools were the only school in Gateshead LA to have been selected as part of the DfE 2022 Rebuild Programme. Consequently, we hope to have a new school site within the next three years, which seeks to bring together the two school communities, to form one family.



We pride ourselves on the warm, family atmosphere we provide for our children. The uniqueness of our small community means that every member of staff knows every child well and this enables us to develop very strong relationships with all of our families. The senior leadership team are unashamedly ambitious for the schools and have high aspirations for all pupils and families.



We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:

• is an exceptional classroom teacher with a proven track record


• possesses a thorough knowledge of the full primary curriculum from design to delivery


• will make a significant contribution to the Catholic life of the school


• is a firm, unrelenting advocate of inclusion, safeguarding and SEND


• can employ inclusive classroom strategies as well as intervention programmes to support pupils’ learning


• is confident in supporting parental engagement


• has high personal and professional standards contributing extensively to school life


• values the learning environment as an extension of teaching and learning


• seeks to capitalise on enrichment activities and extra-curricular visits to develop the lived experience of our pupils


• has excellent communication skills and is able to work effectively with all stakeholders

We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about primary education in a Catholic school and is aspirational for themselves and the pupils whom they teach. The post provides a fabulous opportunity for a motivated teacher, to take up a post, with the support of an experienced leadership team.



We can offer:

• friendly and supportive staff, parents and an effective and committed local governing committee


• extensive support and opportunities for professional development


• the prospect of a modern, purpose-built building pending planning permission


• opportunities to grow and learn with an experienced leadership team who are outward looking

This role may require deployment at both the infant and junior school sites; therefore, the successful candidate needs to be flexible and accommodating to meet the needs of the schools. Candidates should state their areas of expertise, experience and interests, within their supporting statement.



How to Apply:

To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply' button.



Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.



Closing date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Lesson observations: TBC

Interview date: TBC



The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.