Teacher - Lobley Hill Primary School

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Council advertises a maternity cover for an Early Years teacher at Lobley Hill Primary School in Gateshead. The post is a full-time 10-session nursery position within the MPS1-MPS6 pay scale (£32,916–£45,352) and temporary to cover maternity leave.

The successful applicant will join a supportive team, deliver a broad creative curriculum, and work across the primary age phase with a commitment to safeguarding and community partnership.

Qualifications

• Inspirational and excellent classroom practice.
• Commitment to inclusion and raising achievement.
• Ability to deliver a broad, balanced, creative curriculum.
• Energy, flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative and a team approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working with parents/community.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences for Nursery/early years children.
• Develop a broad, creative early years curriculum across the primary age phase.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support learning and development.
• Contribute to school life and the ethos of Lobley Hill Primary School.
• Promote diversity and active, intrinsic motivation for learning.

Skills

Inspiring-teaching

Inclusion

Curriculum development

Teamwork

Active learning

Education

Qualified teacher status (or training)

Job description

Job details

Job title P512986 - Teacher - Lobley Hill Primary School Job reference REQ0008230 Date posted 07/09/2026 Application closing date 21/09/2026 Location Blank Salary MPS1-MPS6, £32,916 - £45,352 Package MPS1-MPS6, £32,916 - £45,352Full Time - 10 SessionsTemporary to cover a maternity leave Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Schools - Teaching Attachments P512986 - Job Profile - Teacher - Lobley Hill.pdf

Job description

Teacher
MPS1-MPS6, £32,916 - £45,352
Full Time - 10 Sessions
Temporary to cover a maternity leave

Maternity cover for 1 year - Early Years class t4eacher from 2 November 2026 (ECTs wellcome to apply).

The Headteacher and Governors of this successful and popular school wish to appoint a highly motivated, caring Early Years teacher to work in our Nursery Unit, who will put children first and make learning fun. A commitment to developing a broad and balanced creative curriculum within this primary school is essential. Ability to work across the primary age phase is expected.

In the successful applicant we are looking for;

• Inspirational and excellent classroom practice and a commitment to raising achievement,
• Inclusion vision is at the heart of their practice.
• The ability to provide creative and enriching learning opportunities for our children,
• Energy, flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative and a committed approach,
• The ability to work proactively through a teamwork approach,
• The commitment to working in partnership with parents and the wider community,
• The desire to promote and celebrate diversity,
• Ability to motivate children through an active learning approach and developing intrinsic motivation to support learning at all levels,
• The willingness to participate fully in the ethos and life of our school.

At Lobley Hill, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If successful, you will to have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

A tour of the school will take place on Friday 18 September at 10.00am (please email [e-mail] to confirm attendance)
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 21 September and successful candidates will be observed and invited for an interview week commencing Monday 28 September 2026.

Closing Date: 21 September 2026 - 12 Noon