Class Teacher (0.4 FTE, Maternity Cover)
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
Main Pay Scale 1 - 6/Upper Pay Scale 1 - 3 (£32,916 - £51,048) -
Hours:
Part Time (0.4 FTE), Temporary Contract -
Contractual Status:
Temporary -
Closing Date:
1st Nov 2026

Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0NP
Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 – 6 / Upper Pay Scale 1 – 3 (32,916 – 51,048 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: Part Time (0.4 FTE), Temporary Contract
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
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 Northeast 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.
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: 1st November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 2nd November 2026
Interview Date: 6th November 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.
Applying for: Class Teacher (0.4 FTE, Maternity Cover)
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