Class Teacher
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Dryden Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5TU
Grade: MPS 1 - 6 / UPS 1 - 3 (£28,000 - £43,685 per annum)
Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract to 31 August 2024
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School is situated in Low Fell, Gateshead. Our Mission Statement is “As children of God, we are loved, we are called and we are inspired”.
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. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.Class
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational, committed and enthusiastic class teacher. We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is an outstanding teacher with high expectations for children’s attainment and behaviour.
- Will work in partnership with the leadership team, staff, parents, governors and the wider community to further improve standards.
- Is enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated with highly effective interpersonal skills.
- Has a cheerful and energetic demeanour.
- Is willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school.
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and to our school.
- Happy, polite, motivated and enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school.
- A supportive, caring and secure environment for learning underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos.
- The support of an actively involved and encouraging Governing Body.
How to Apply:
To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: 17th March 2023
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.
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 Peter'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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