Class Teacher - St Leonard’s Catholic Primary School

Class Teacher - St Leonard’s Catholic Primary School

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2026, 12.00pm

Tunstall Village Rd, New Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 2BB

Start Date: 1 st September 2026

Contract: Fixed term - Full time

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust was established in 2020 and is a multi-academy Trust serving the east area of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle . Currently there are 25 primary schools and 5 secondary schools within the Trust with a schedule of additional schools joining the trust. The details of each of the schools currently within the Trust can be found on our website

The Governors of St Leonard’s Catholic Primary School, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented, motivational and inspiring teacher to join the staff of our hard working, friendly team.

The successful candidate:

• Is committed to the Catholic ethos, aims and values of the school.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice.
• Be an inspirational class teacher with a proven record of at least good practice.
• Be committed to a creative, enriched curriculum.
• Has excellent behaviour and pastoral management skills.
• Be committed to their professional development and develop curriculum areas in the school.
• Wants to work as part of a committed team and make a positive impact in the school.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A positive caring ethos based upon the values of the Catholic faith.
• An enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff.
• Friendly, polite and well-behaved children.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the school’s development.
• Active and supportive governors, parents and parish community.
• A strong culture of improvement in all aspects of school life.
• An experienced team who can offer support to the post holder.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.