Primary Teacher – KS1 & KS2 (Early Years)
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School:
Talbot House Childrens Charity - School -
Location:
Newcastle -
Salary:
Salary: we will consider all salaries for this role, and will offer a salary equivalent to M1 up to M6. In addition, we pay £2,787.00, SEN allowance for this role. -
Hours:
Hours of work: 39 hours per week during term time -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
21st Jun 2026
Talbot House Children’s Charity are looking to recruit an experienced Primary Teacher / Early Years Teacher to work with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment, some of our pupils have multiple needs. This role is to teach Early Years (Key Stage 1 & 2).
You will demonstrate excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential and have current or recent experience of working with Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 pupils. Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, and meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards.
To apply, applicants must hold QTS, with completed ECT induction, formally known as NQT (unfortunately we are unable to support further Early Career Teachers with incomplete inductions at this time).
The applicant must have excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential.
The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs.
We are a non-maintained specialist school with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.
See our Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the vacancy. If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.
Hours of work: 39 hours per week during term time (from time to time Teachers may be required to work outside of these hours, for example school staff might be required to attend school on GCSE results day). Working hours are: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm (we do offer alternative hours, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm, to help with childcare or mother needs, you could also combine a later start Monday to Thursday, but chose the earlier start time on a Friday).
Start date: 1 September 2026 (pending your notice period requirements, we would delay a start date for the right candidate).
Please see our full job description and personal specification for full details.
If you believe you have what it takes to enhance our fantastic kitchen team please apply.
Working at the Charity you will:
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receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
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receive many additional benefits such as employer assist program (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
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have the option of joining the Charity’s competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
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work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
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be provided with meals while at work (during term time).
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be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
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be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
- paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.
To apply please fully complete our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the ‘Personal Statement’ section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find our Tips for Applicants document and Application Form attached above. Please send your completed application form to: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk
We can only accept a Charity Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs for any role. If you submit a CV it will not be reviewed. Please view our safer recruitment policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 21 June 2026 (please note: we reserve the right to short list, interview and close this vacancy early, or extend the deadline, depending on the level of response).
Shortlisting: w/c Monday, 22 June 2026
Interview Date: w/c Monday, 29 June 2026
If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on 0191 229 0111 or email the HR Department at:
Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service. Please see link for further information:
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Job Description & Personal Specification Tips for Applicants Diversity Monitoring FormTalbot House Childrens Charity - School
Talbot House Children’s Charity Limited is situated in the North East of England and is a non-maintained specialist school with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.
The school provides education for up to 70 children who have various complex needs which include SEMH, ASD, ADHD, early childhood trauma and learning disabilities. We are a ‘Thrive’ school and provide the services of an Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist. We pride ourselves that when children leave us in Year 11, they leave with qualifications including GCSE’s and go onto college placements with the help of our career’s advisors.
We have children on roll from local authorities around the Northeast, and we are proud to communicate our vision to them and our passion for the outcomes we want for the children in our school. Children are placed in one of our four zones within the school depending on stage not age which enables them to progress at their own pace. Referrals can come directly from local authorities; however, we are seeing more parental, word of mouth and previous school referrals recently.
As a charitable organisation, we do not have any shareholders, so all surpluses are reinvested into Talbot House. This has allowed us to make some substantial changes over the last 10 years. There has been lots of developments to the building and grounds which include new playgrounds, sports facilities, and an outdoor gym along with redevelopment of the building, a new science classroom, a new heating system and roof. We have also have developed a nature garden which includes an allotment, giant reading chair, mud kitchen, sensory paths and an outside classroom.
We aim to ensure every child aspires to become the best they can be. To achieve this, our staff must also aspire to be the best they can be and share our values; to care for, respect and support one another in this endeavour.
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