Year 6 Class Teacher Central Walker Church of England Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Year 6 Teacher to join our dedicated team and play a key role in preparing pupils for the next stage of their learning journey.

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum, with specific experience teaching in Year 6 and Upper KS2.
• A successful track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning that leads to excellent pupil progress and strong outcomes, including preparation for end of Key Stage 2 assessments.
• Experience of designing and teaching effective lessons that meet the needs of all pupils and support pupils both academically and emotionally during this important transition year.
• High expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development, with a commitment to helping every child reach their full potential.
• An ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, colleagues and parents/carers and is passionate about making a difference.

Please note that this vacancy is fixed term until 31st August 2027.

Our schoolis one of eight 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.

At Central Walker C of E 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.

Inreturnweoffer:

• 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.
• A positive and caring Christian ethos.
• The benefitof working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers’PensionScheme 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 Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

Interested in finding out more?We would welcome school visits from potential candidates. To arrange a date and time please get in touch with the Julie Brigham, School Business Manager, atj.brigham@neatat.org.uk

Please note we are planning to hold interviews on Friday 16th October 2026.

Please see below the supporting documents for this vacancy:

Teacher Job Description

Year 6 Teacher Person Specification

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.