Class Teacher - Larkspur Primary School

North East Combined Authority; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkspur Community Primary School in Gateshead is seeking an inspirational teacher to join the Year 3 team after October half term. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning, promoting safety and wellbeing for all children.

We value a resilient, team‑oriented mood with a focus on inclusive practice and curriculum development. An enhanced Disclosure will be required if successful.

Qualifications

• Nurture and safeguard children, promote safety, wellbeing and learning.
• Ambitious, self-motivated, resilient and relentless in the pursuit of excellence.
• Inclusive approach, belief that all children can succeed.
• Passionate and effective teacher with proven behaviour management and raising standards.
• Experience collaborating to develop the curriculum with proven impact.
• Team player, calm under pressure, with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure high teaching standards.
• Collaborate to develop the curriculum with proven impact.
• Contribute to a positive and caring school ethos.
• Be available for interviews and start after October half term.

Skills

Teaching

Behaviour management

Curriculum development

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Required for October 2026, subject to all clearances being in place.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and inspirational teacher to join our team at Larkspur Community Primary School after October half term. We are looking for someone to work in our wonderful year 3 class.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning. The ability to work flexibly as part of a team, while demonstrating a positive outlook and attitude, is key to the success of this role.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will nurture and cherish our children, promoting their safety, wellbeing, and learning.
• Is ambitious, self-motivated, resilient and relentless in the pursuit of excellence.
• Is committed to an inclusive approach, with the belief that all children can succeed.
• Is a passionate and highly effective teacher, with a proven track record of excellent behaviour management and raising standards.
• Has experience of working collaboratively to develop the curriculum with proven impact.
• Understands the need to be a team player, is calm under pressure, and has a good sense of humour.

We can offer:

• An opportunity to make a real difference for our children, their families and our community.
• Happy children who are confident, eager to learn and love their school.
• Established partnerships with community and wider organisations.
• A positive and caring ethos.
• A team of dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• A supportive governing body.
• A school considerate of your wellbeing.

If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 21st September 2026

Shortlisting to take place: Monday 21st September 2026

Interview Date: Please be available to teach week beginning 28th September 2026 and be available for an interview.