Class Teacher (East Boldon Infant School)

South Tyneside Council; East Boldon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in East Boldon is seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher for Early Years/Key Stage 1, starting September 2025. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing high-quality education, with a passion for nurturing children's development and fostering a supportive school environment. This role offers the right individual the chance to work within a motivated team and engage with a friendly community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive Governing Board

Welcoming school community

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and innovative teacher with experience in Early Years/Key Stage 1.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team.
• Commitment to school values and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality education for children in Early Years/Key Stage 1.
• Plan exciting and motivating learning opportunities.
• Work with families to support children's outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Years/Key Stage 1 curriculum

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and forward thinking

Safeguarding understanding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Class Teacher

(East Boldon Infant School)

MPS



ECT’s are welcome to apply



Number on roll: 160



Required for September 2025



The Governing Board wish to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Early Years/Key Stage 1 class teacher to join our highly motivated staff team. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner, with experience of teaching within the Early Years/Key Stage 1, who can work closely with all staff to provide high quality education for our children.



We are looking for a practitioner who has a passion for Early Years and Infant teaching, exciting ideas and the motivation to continually progress our vision for improvement. If you think this is you – we would love to hear from you!



East Boldon Infant School is at the heart of the local community and prides itself on encouraging a happy, warm, friendly environment built on our character values of kindness and respect, resilience, patience and honesty and where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.



The candidate should:

• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Early Years/Key Stage 1 curriculum.


• Be a highly effective and dedicated teacher committed to raising standards.


• Be hardworking, proactive and forward thinking.


• Show a willingness to work effectively with colleagues as part of a team and parallel teacher to plan exciting and motivating learning opportunities and experiences


• A passion to enable inviting environments for our children


• An excellent working knowledge of assessment and procedures to support progression of all pupils


• The commitment to contribute to the values and ethos of the school and the wider community.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and understand the importance of working with families to enable the best outcomes for our children.


• A secure understanding of safeguarding.

In return, we can offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team.


• A supportive Governing Board.


• Supportive parents and enthusiastic, happy and well behaved children who are keen to learn.


• Opportunities for further professional development.

Candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school.



Please contact the Office Manger Mrs Ashleigh Elliott to arrange a visit into school on [phone].



South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.



In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.



We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.



To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to [e-mail]



Closing date: Noon Tuesday 17 June 2025.



Lesson Observations will take place week commencing Monday 23 June 2025.



Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 30 June 2025.