Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) -
Hours:
Full Time -
Contractual Status:
Temporary -
Closing Date:
24th May 2026
Location: St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Belmont, County Durham DH1 2AQ
Grade: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,048 per annum)
Hours: Full Time, Temporary
St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a small, family orientated school in Belmont, Durham City. We are seeking to appoint a passionate, professional and highly motivated individual to join our supportive and successful team from 1st September 2026.
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 to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative class teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team.
We are proud to offer:
- Kind, respectful and hardworking children who are happy and eager to learn.
- Expert and dedicated staff, who genuinely care about the children and the school.
- Highly ambitious curriculum.
- Access to high quality CPD and/or ECT training.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Is a practising Catholic or is willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school.
- Is an inspirational and motivated teacher who demonstrates outstanding practice.
- Can create a stimulating, organised and interactive learning environment.
- Has highly effective communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively.
- Has a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.
- Has high expectations for all children in achievement and behaviour.
- Has knowledge of a range of teaching styles.
- Takes action to keep up to date with developments in the curriculum and teaching methods.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website, http://bwcet.com/vacancies/, where applications can be completed online.
Closing Date: Sunday 24th May 2026
Shortlisting Date: Monday 25th May 2026
Interview Date: TBC
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.
