Class Teacher
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Sunderland -
Salary:
Main Pay Scale 1-6 / Upper Pay Scale 1-3 (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) -
Hours:
Full Time -
Contractual Status:
Temporary -
Closing Date:
9th Mar 2026
Location: St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Grade: Main Pay Scale 1-6 / Upper Pay Scale 1-3 (£32,916 – £51,048 per annum)
Hours: Full Time, Temporary Linked to Maternity Leave
St John Boste Catholic Primary School is 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, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual who will make a significant contribution to the learning and development of our pupils as a classroom teacher.
Applications are welcome from teachers who will support and actively promote the Catholic ethos of our school.
The successful candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic, dedicated and committed to providing the best education and opportunities for our pupils
- Have excellent subject knowledge, communication skills and be keen to develop and share their own practice
- Be experienced, effective and have a love for teaching
- Be well organised, knowledgeable and skilful in ensuring children make good progress and overcome barriers to learning
- Have strong classroom management skills
- Demonstrate consistently high expectations in all aspects of their work
- Understand the needs of SEND children
We can offer
- A strong and supportive staff team, enthusiastic pupils, and strong parent and community links
- A commitment to staff wellbeing
- Professional development opportunities which are unique and varied
Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting Helen Wallace, Business Manager on hwallace@sjb.bwcet.com.
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: 9th March 2026
Shortlisting Date: TBC
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.
