Class Teacher

We are seeking to appoint a teacher to join our school, with excellent subject knowledge and a successful track record who can contribute to improving the learning experience of our pupils. The successful candidates will be accountable for the progress of learners within a designated class, whilst delivering enthusiastic and creative teaching that inspires our pupils.

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Knowledge and understanding of primary subjects and curriculum areas.
• A successful track record as a teacher that demonstrates high quality teaching and learning with a positive impact on pupil outcomes.
• Experience of designing and teaching effective lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
• An ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, colleagues and parents/carers and is passionate about making a difference.

Our school is one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East.

At Central Walker C of E Primary School, our dedicated and caring staff work hard to achieve high standards by providing a nurturing environment where all children can flourish. We are committed to developing positive relationships between children, staff, parents and the wider community.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• A positive and caring Christian ethos.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

Interested in finding out more? We would welcome school visits from potential candidates. To arrange a date and time please get in touch with the Julie Brigham, School Business Manager, at j.brigham@neatat.org.uk

Interested in applying? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification, and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 10th May 2026.

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Please note we are planning to hold interviews w/c 18th May 2026.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.