Early Years Class Teacher

SMART Multi Academy Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working where appropriate

Salary sacrifice schemes

TPS access

Job summary

North Fawdon Primary School, part of Smart Multi Academy Trust, invites applications for a 0.5 FTE Early Years Unit Class Teacher. The role focuses on delivering high-quality early years education within a supportive, inclusive setting.

The successful candidate will join a committed team, promote aspirational achievement for all pupils including those with SEND, and participate in whole-school development and TPS membership where applicable.

Qualifications

• 0.5fte Early Years Unit Class Teacher position at North Fawdon Primary School.
• Commitment to the ethos of the school and Trust.
• Excellence in teaching and learning with a focus on early years.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach and contribute to the Early Years Unit at North Fawdon Primary School.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Foster an inclusive, nurturing environment supporting aspirational progress.

Skills

Commitment to ethos

Excellence in teaching

Team collaboration

Relationships with pupils

Engaging with parents

Job description

North Fawdon Primary School

Brotherlee Road

Fawdon

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 2SL

Fixed Term to 31 August 2027

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life.

We are a family of 10 primary schools and we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

North Fawdon is a diverse and inclusive school in Newcastle, proud of its strong community and nurturing ethos. Following our November 2025 Ofsted inspection, the school was judged good in all areas. “North Fawdon Primary School is a highly inclusive, welcoming school. It is in the heart of the local community and pupils feel safe, valued and happy”.

Smart are recruiting for a 0.5fte Early Years Unit Class Teacher at North Fawdon Primary School.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Commitment to the ethos of the school
• The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning
• The ability to work as part of a team effectively
• The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trustees and wider School / community
• The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust
• Attractive salaries
• Access to the membership of Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) (where applicable) and other attractive benefits
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy.
• Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing
• Learning and development tailored to your role

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) legislation.

Your principal place of work will be North Fawdon Primary School but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust, within reason.

Closing date: 12noon 5 October 2026

Shortlisting date: 4pm 5 October 2026

Interview date is likely to be: 4-15 October 2026

Applications should be returned to: EPM via MS forms

Please note EPM Ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.