Class Teacher
Required for September 2026 Full Time/ Permanent Contract
Main Pay Scale/ Upper Pay Scale £32,916- £51,048 (M1 – UPS3)
The Local Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and committed class teacher who can make a significant contribution to our school.
The Local Governing Body is seeking to appoint a class teacher who:
• Is a practising Catholic or someone who is committed to the ethos and vision of Catholic Education.
• Has a passion for learning and is an outstanding and inspirational teacher with high expectations of children's learning and behaviour.
• Is willing to listen, learn and work flexibly as part of a very strong and supportive teaching team.
Role overview
You’ll provide a supportive and welcoming learning environment in the classroom, play a significant part in the ongoing development of all areas of the children’s education, and put assessment techniques into practice in line with the school’s ethos and principles. In order to deliver teaching and learning at a consistently high level, you’ll help with lesson planning that achieves the needs of all students.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Understanding of relevant curriculum requirements
- Effective use of differentiation strategies to meet all pupil’s needs
- Ability to use data and assessments to note areas for improvement and sustaining positive educational outcomes
We can offer:
• Happy, confident and motivated children who embrace new challenges.
• A continuously improving, outward looking and forward-thinking school.
• A strong Catholic ethos where all are valued.
• A friendly, committed staff and engaging staff who are open to new ideas.
• An active and supportive Governing Body.
• A strong commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
Visits to the school are recommended and can be made by contacting Mrs. Linda Watson to arrange an appointment.
The Local Governing Committee of St Mark's Catholic Primary School and the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An offer of employment would be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
Closing date for applications: Monday 30th March 2026 midday.
Shortlisting will be held on: Tuesday 31st March 2026.
Lesson Observation and Formal Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 22nd April 2026.
St Mark’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.