Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity and would you like to be part of a growing team? St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is now looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Year 5 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our friendly, successful and motivated team.
Overview of the role
We are seeking an excellent educator to join our teaching staff in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. You’ll be an experienced Primary teacher or an enthusiastic ECT, delivering the curriculum whilst planning, preparing and teaching lessons; an understanding of classroom management, curriculum knowledge and delivery of feedback is key.
Key requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
• Passion and commitment for inspiring through teaching and learning
• The ability to build on and develop existing best practice knowledge
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
Why join us?
At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell we significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative staff team and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our students, please apply using the link below.
Closing date: Thursday 15th May 2025 at Midday
Shortlisting: Friday 16th May 2025
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 22nd May 2025
Visits can be arranged on request.
Safeguarding Statement:
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.