Class Teacher

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This role is fixed term until 31st August 2027, although advertised at full time, part time working arrangements would be considered at a minimum of 3 days per week.

Are you a passionate educator dedicated to making a difference? West Walker Primary School is looking for a Teacher to join our team. You will be accountable for the educational progress of learners within your class through effective teaching and learning. Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to the development of specified subjects and age phases to help our students reach their highest aspirations.

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant stages of the National Curriculum.
• Knowledge of current legislation, policies and guidance on the safeguarding of learners and the promotion of their well-being.
• Evidence of applying up-to-date working knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies in practice.
• Evidence of delivering high quality teaching and learning across the primary age range which has a positive impact on learner outcomes.

West Walker Primary School is a place where everyone is valued, we have a commitment to maximising potential by developing positive attitudes in an atmosphere of mutual respect, inclusion and enjoyment. In our last inspection, West Walker Primary School was judged as Good.

Our school is one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
• Access to free eyes tests for DSE users.
• Opportunities for flexible working.
• Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.

Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification, and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 10th May 2026.

Expected Interview Date – Week commencing 18th May 2026. 

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.