Class Teacher
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Sunderland -
Salary:
MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£32,916 to £51,048 per annum) -
Hours:
Part Time (0.4 FTE) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
2nd Nov 2025
Location: St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, Hampshire Place, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2NP
Grade: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£32,916 to £51,048 per annum)
Hours: Part Time (0.4 FTE), Permanent
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.
“The school motto ‘in Christ’s kindness…we learn, we pray, we belong’ prevails throughout the life of the school”. (Ofsted 2024)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated teacher to join St Bede’s Catholic Primary School.
We are looking for a Class Teacher who will:
- Be passionate about teaching and learning, ensuring that every child reaches their potential.
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievements.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team.
- Be supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school.
- Be a dedicated, motivated and skilful teacher who is passionate and reflective about learning and teaching.
- Be creative, enthusiastic, flexible and work well as part of a team.
- Have the ability to drive and accelerate progress.
- Have experience teaching within the primary age range.
We can offer:
- A strong Catholic ethos, centred around the importance of kindness where everyone is valued.
- Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn in a kind, caring and supportive environment.
- Supportive and committed Governors and parents.
- The chance to be innovative in supporting improvement within our school.
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 2nd November 2025
Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Required from: January 2026 or soon thereafter.
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.
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.
