Teacher, Elementary School

West Jesmond Primary School
Tankerville Terrace
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 3AJ

Required from 1 September 2026.

These posts may be fixed term or permanent.

The Governors, staff and children of West Jesmond Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our popular, happy and very successful school and our West Jesmond Family.

Applications from newly qualified, recently qualified and more experienced teachers welcome.

• Is passionate about teaching and learning
• Believes in the power of education to inspire, motivate and enthuse every child
• Can build strong and positive relationships with all of our school community
• Has an innovative and creative approach to the curriculum that ensures pupil engagement
• Has outstanding classroom management creating a positive learning environment in which all children can succeed

• A school built on collaboration, creativity, innovation and community
• Over 600 friendly and engaged children with a thirst for learning
• A talented, committed and supportive staff
• The opportunity to build and develop your career in a dynamic learning environment
• Creative learning opportunities throughout the Ouseburn Learning Trust

If you feel you have the enthusiasm and skills required, we would like to hear from you.

West Jesmond Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks. Please see the copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and the copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on our website.

Please refer to our school website  to download an application form, job description, person specification and safer recruitment form.

Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and addressed FAO the Headteacher Mr Matt Ward (Hard copies only/no emails).

Interested candidates are invited to come and visit our school on:

Monday 2nd March at 4.30pm
Thursday 5th March at 4.30pm.

Please contact the school office or office@ to arrange a visit.

Closing Date:
Monday 16th March at 12pm.

Shortlisting of applicants will take place between Tuesday 17th March and Monday 23rd March
.

Interview(s)
Wednesday 25th March or Thursday 26th March
.