Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

We are looking for a creative and skilled teacher to teach in a Key Stage 2 class from September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner who has the ability to engage and motivate pupils and who can make a real difference to the learning experiences and wellbeing of all children at Whtiehouse Primary School.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A successful track record as a teacher that demonstrates high quality teaching and learning and positive impact on learner outcome.
• A DfE recognised and relevant teaching qualification.
• Have experience in developing and promoting positive behaviour strategies  and building relationships with all pupils.
• Have a positive attitude and a love of learning.
• Have an ability to work successfully as part of a team.

Our school is one of seven primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.

At Whitehouse Primary School our dedicated and caring staff work hard to achieve high standards by providing a nurturing environment where all children can flourish. We are committed to developing positive relationships between children, staff, parents and the wider community.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.

If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere, then please read the accompanying person specification and job description and complete and application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Tuesday 21st May 2024.

Shortlisting will take place in the afternoon on Friday, 24 May.  Interviews and observations to be arranged by the headteacher.

If you wish to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the School Office on 0191 643 2890.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position 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. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.