Class Teacher

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Michael's Catholic Primary School, part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, is seeking a committed Class Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching to our primary pupils.

The role is a full-time, 1.0 FTE temporary maternity cover, requiring safeguarding commitment and a focus on academic, social, emotional and spiritual progress within a Catholic ethos and school community.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning within assigned class.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons meeting needs of all learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children; uphold Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Assess, track and report pupil progress to inform planning.
• Create a safe, supportive learning environment and promote pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Lesson planning

Safeguarding

Job description

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our school team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning within their assigned class, ensuring all pupils are supported to make strong academic, social, emotional and spiritual progress. Working in line with the National Curriculum, school policies and the Teachers' Standards, the postholder will plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
The appointed teacher will maintain high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour, create a safe and supportive learning environment, and assess, track and report on pupil progress to inform effective planning.
This role requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, upholding the Catholic ethos of the school, and contributing positively to the wider life of the school community in line with our values.
Hours: Full Time (1.0 FTE), Temporary Contract to Cover Maternity Leave
St. Michael's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, single form entry school from Reception to Year 6. Our school is a wonderful, modern building located in a quiet residential area of Houghton-le-Spring with our beautiful parish church located directly opposite. In March 2026, we underwent our Catholic Schools Inspection and were judged to be Outstanding. Subsequently, in June 2026, we were inspected by Ofsted, where we were graded as Strong standard in five areas and Expected in the remaining two areas.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to join the Headteacher, committed staff and Governors in continuing the great work we do with our children and whole school community.
The children are at the centre of all that we do at St. Michael's Catholic Primary School, and as a result, they are immensely proud to belong to our school family. We aim to provide a stimulating learning environment in which each child feels valued and can fulfil their academic potential. We are focussed on living out our mission, 'Learning together in faith and love, we shine as children of God'.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.