Class Teacher – St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School (Seaham)

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust; Seaham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, seeks a motivated and qualified class teacher. The successful candidate will provide an engaging educational experience while nurturing children's development, lead curricular areas, and contribute positively to the school's community. This temporary position begins in September 2025, and a supportive working environment awaits the new hire.

Benefits

Strong commitment to professional development

Supportive team environment

Inclusive school culture

Qualifications

• Proven record of good/outstanding teaching.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to lead a curriculum area.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality education for pupils.
• Lead a curriculum area.
• Contribute to wider life of the school.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Flexible and adaptable approach

Knowledge and skills to nurture children

Sympathy to teachings of Catholic Church

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Salary: MPS (1-6) to UPS (1-3). Applications from ECT’s are welcome.

Start Date: 1^st September 2025.

Contract: Temporary (For one year initially)

Shift pattern: Full-time.

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher: Andrea Goodwin

St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary

St. Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School is a happy, welcoming and highly respected school providing a very good education for all our pupils. Following the promotion of a staff member, the opportunity has arisen for the Governors to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking class teacher who has a proven record of good/outstanding teaching. The successful applicant will possess the necessary skills to enable all children to be inquisitive, engaged and empowered in their learning, in line with our school mission. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead a curriculum area and contribute to the wider life of the school.

We can offer you:

• an outstanding Catholic ethos.
• enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff, governors and parents.
• highly motivated, friendly, polite and well-behaved children.
• an inclusive school who support the uniqueness of each individual.
• a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a network of support from our family of schools and the Diocese.

Applications are welcomed from teachers who:

• are an excellent classroom practitioner.
• are flexible and adaptable in their approach to teaching and are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to nurture our children towards reaching their full potential.
• are sympathetic to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• have the commitment to contribute to the corporate life of the school

All applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Please email: [e-mail] to register your interest in this and to give details.

Applicants must complete a CES application form. Application forms and packs are available from and returnable to [e-mail]

Application forms are to be returned to [e-mail] by Noon on Monday 23^rd June 2025.

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in school on Thursday 26^th June 2025.

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.

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