Class Teacher

Location:

St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook, Gateshead

Grade: MPS 1-6 (£32,916 - £45,352 per annum)

Hours:

Full time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2026

St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School is based in Crawcrook, Gateshead. 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Class Teacher to join our team in September 2026.

We are seeking 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. It is likely that the successful candidate would initially take up a position teaching in a KS1 class.

St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School is a one form entry primary school and we are looking to appoint an excellent practitioner with the highest possible expectations for pupils’ well‑being and learning, and who is able to nurture, inspire and motivate children to achieve their personal best.

• An ability to support the aims and ethos of our Catholic School.
• An ability to motivate all pupils to challenge their learning and strive for excellence.
• High expectations for all pupils.
• An ability to be visionary and proactive.
• A desire to develop and learn with and from others.
• A cheerful and energetic demeanour.
• Strengths and ideas you can share with us.
• Excellent ICT skills.

• 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.
• Dedicated teaching and support staff with ambition and high expectations for the school’s continued development.
• A supportive wider school and parish family.
• The support of an actively involved Local Governing Committee.

How to Apply: To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Closing Date for Applications:
Midnight, Sunday 8th March 2026

Shortlisting will take place on: W/C 9th March 2026

Interviews to be arranged:
Wednesday 18th March 2026

Visits to our school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing Julie Foster, School Business Manager, at

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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.