Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Belmont, County Durham DH1 2AQ 

Grade: MPS/UPS (£34,069 – £52,835 per annum) 

Hours: Full Time, Temporary covering Maternity Leave 

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 January 2027. 
  

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England. 

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our school team. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality teaching and learning within their assigned class, ensuring all pupils are supported to make strong academic, social, emotional and spiritual progress. Working in line with the National Curriculum, school policies and the Teachers’ Standards, the postholder will plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners. 

The appointed teacher will maintain high expectations for pupils’ achievement and behaviour, create a safe and supportive learning environment, and assess, track and report on pupil progress to inform effective planning.  

This role requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, upholding the Catholic ethos of the school, and contributing positively to the wider life of the school community in line with our values. 

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 29th November 2026 

Shortlisting Date:  Monday 30th November 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.