Class Teacher

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School in Sunderland is seeking a Class Teacher to work under the direction of our Headteacher and Governing Body to provide an outstanding education for our children. The post sits within the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, which upholds safeguarding, equal opportunities and a welfare-first ethos.

Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory; shortlisting will take place on 15 October 2026 and interviews on 22 October 2026.

Job description

English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a Class Teacher to work under direction of our Headteacher and Governing body to provide an outstanding education for our children.

English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Shortlisting will be on Thursday 15th October 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling 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. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.