Teacher

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Simonside Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic Class Teacher for a full-time fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate could be appointed across Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on experience, in a vibrant, welcoming school.

The post requires outstanding teaching, strong safeguarding commitment and the ability to work well within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Outstanding and motivated classroom practitioner with high achievement expectations.
• Demonstrates commitment, initiative and effective teamwork with stakeholders.
• Committed to safeguarding and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging and high-quality learning experiences for all children.
• Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Team player

Stakeholder communication

Safeguarding

Professional development

Behaviour expectations

Job description

Simonside Primary School

Bedeburn Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 4LG

Required from: 4 January 2027

Fixed Term: Until the end of the academic year

Please note: We are not accepting applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for this post.

Closing date: Friday 27 November 2026 at 9.00am

Shortlisting: Monday 30 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed on this date.

Observations and tasks: Thursday 3 December 2026

Interviews: Friday 4 December 2026

Further Information

The governors and staff of our vibrant and welcoming primary school are seeking to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated Class Teacher to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate could be appointed within Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on their experience.

Come and join our friendly, dedicated and hardworking team of professionals.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an outstanding and motivated classroom practitioner who can help raise levels of achievement for all children
• has high aspirations for themselves and our children and can demonstrate commitment and initiative
• will be an enthusiastic, caring and positive role model
• can provide engaging and high-quality learning experiences for all children
• works extremely well as part of a team and communicates effectively with all stakeholders
• has high expectations of behaviour and achievement and is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of our children
• is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• is reflective and committed to their own continued professional developmentWe can offer you:
• a welcoming and very supportive whole staff team
• resilient, happy children who are keen to learn and make you smile!
• a school rated Good by Ofsted
• CPD opportunities and time to develop your professional skills
• a journey with a school ready to embrace new positive challenges
• outstanding learning facilities in our new school

Please note that in all cases, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

Simonside Primary School has Academy status and is one of eight schools within ONE (Owl Northeast) Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning. The employer will be the Trust, and you will be based at Simonside Primary School.

At the request of ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.

Safeguarding Statement

Simonside Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service. As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a search via an online search engine for shortlisted candidates, as part of our due diligence.

You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2026. Please see our Safer Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which are included with the application pack on our school website.