Class Teacher
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Northumberland -
Salary:
MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) -
Hours:
1 FTE, Fixed Term Contract initially until 31/08/2026 -
Contractual Status:
Fixed term -
Closing Date:
8th Feb 2026
Location: St Josephs Catholic Middle School, Highfield Lane, Hexham
Grade: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,048 per annum)
Hours: 1 FTE, Fixed Term Contract initially until 31/08/2026
Become part of the vibrant community here at St Josephs Catholic Middle School, nestled within the heart of the market town of Hexham.
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 Northeast of England, which will have a total of 48 schools.
This presents an exciting opportunity to become part of our dedicated and expanding team.
Our school will offer:
- Wonderful pupils who are motivated and eager to learn.
- A supportive, welcoming, friendly and vibrant school environment.
- An excellent team who are committed to raising standards.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of working in school with children of Primary/ Middle School age (KS2)
- Experience of using a range of effective teaching and learning styles.
- The ability to work cooperatively and in close collaboration with colleagues
- The ability to teach outstanding lessons
- The ability to engage and motivate children to learn effectively
- The ability to communicate clearly in a range of contexts and contribute to team meetings
- The ability to be flexible and professional
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 8th February 2026, Midnight
Shortlisting date: Monday 9th February 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 check will be conducted 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.
