Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) in Newcastle upon Tyne

English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary is a highly respected two-form entry Catholic school, with a 12 place Additional Resource Provision providing a good education for all our pupils. The opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and caring classroom teacher; who is sympathetic and supportive to the aims and ethos of a Catholic School, to cover the maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The post will commence in September 2026 and finish on the return of the post holder.

English Martyrs is a very diverse Catholic community where the messages of the Gospel are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to wrap children in an atmosphere of care, love, and fun. It is a happy place, where the needs of the 'whole child' are at the heart of all we do and as a result our pupils thrive. You will be expected to make a full contribution to the life of the school following the Catholic ethos.

Applications are welcomed from teachers who:

• are practicing Catholics or will be sympathetic to the teachings of the Catholic Church;
• are inspirational, innovative, dedicated and highly effective; committed to raising standards;
• are flexible and adaptable in their approach to teaching, and are able to demonstrate knowledge and skill to nurture our children towards reaching their full potential;
• have an excellent working knowledge of the primary curriculum; and related assessment procedures;
• have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues;
• have the commitment to contribute to the corporate life of the school.

We can offer you:

• a very strong Catholic ethos;
• an enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff;
• motivated, friendly, polite and well-behaved children;
• an inclusive school, where everyone matters;
• active and supportive governors, parents and parish community;
• a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a network of support from our Trust and Diocese.

All applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school, appointments can be made by contacting Mrs. Kenny, School Business Manager.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday June 1st 2026 (shortlisting will take place after this date)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding Statement:

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people). School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.