Class Teacher
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Gateshead -
Salary:
Main Pay Scale (£32,916 - £45,352 per annum) -
Hours:
Full time, Permanent -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
26th Apr 2026
Location: St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2QU
Grade: Main Pay Scale (£32,916 – £45,352 per annum)
Hours: Full time, Permanent
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint a motivated and committed classroom teacher to support the learning and development of our pupils. It is likely that the successful candidate would initially take up a position teaching in a KS1 class.
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School is a one-form entry primary school serving the community of Dunston, Gateshead. We are a welcoming school community, which works together to create a learning environment in which every child feels valued and able to fulfil their potential. We provide a safe and inclusive setting where each child is celebrated for who they are, reflecting the Gospel values of love, trust and respect that lie at the heart of our mission.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are seeking an individual to:
- Support the Catholic ethos and mission of the school.
- Provide learning experiences that enable all pupils to reach their potential.
- Deliver a broad, balanced curriculum for the assigned year group.
- Promote and uphold safeguarding of pupils.
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified Primary Teacher Status.
- Ability to work effectively and contribute positively as part of a team.
- A professional and motivated approach.
We can offer you:
- Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school.
- A caring and supportive learning environment underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos.
- A collaborative and supportive staff team.
- Access to high‑quality CPD and/or ECT training.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website, http://bwcet.com/vacancies/, where applications can be completed online.
Candidates can arrange visits to school on Tuesday 21st April or Wednesday 22nd April at 9:30am. Visits to our school can be arranged by emailing Janet McKie, School Business Manager at jmckie@spd.bwcet.com
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 26th April 2026
Shortlisting Date: Monday 27th April 2026
Interview Date: W/c 5th May 2026
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
