Teacher; Primary; Maternity Cover; Bamburgh School

Teacher (Primary) (Maternity Cover)

Bamburgh School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher who is willing and able to teach across the primary range. You will be skilled at engaging and motivating pupils who find learning a challenge in this all‑age special school. We are a school for pupils age 4‑16 whose special needs cover a broad spectrum of medical, physical, social, emotional and moderate learning difficulties.

Full‑time temporary contract for 12 months (maternity cover). The role requires MPS/UPS + SEN qualifications depending on experience.

• An excellent practitioner who continually reflects on their own learning and progress.
• Committed to making learning experiences purposeful, relevant and engaging.
• Able to place children at the heart of teaching to ensure high expectations create effective progress in all subjects.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of all youngest children.
• Confident to engage with parents and develop positive home‑school partnerships.

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate highly effective teaching skills and the experience and skills necessary to work successfully with students with SEN.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Closing date:
Noon, Friday 26 June 2026.