Class Teacher
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Position Overview & Specifications
Class Teacher
Location: St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, Hampshire Place, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2NP
Grade: MPS1 – UPS3 (£28,000 - £43,685) per annum
Hours: Full Time, 1 year fixed term contract
Required from April 2023.
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.
. To have a good understanding and experience of teaching in Foundation Stage
- 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 staff, governors and parents.
- The chance to be innovative in supporting improvement within our school.
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, which will have a total of 48 schools by the summer of 2022. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
How to Apply:
To complete an online application please click the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Interview date: Monday 20th March 2023
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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Class Teacher roles across St Bede’s Catholic Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £43,685 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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