Class Teacher in Bedlington

Bedlington Station Primary School

Class Teacher (Initially Reception)

Contract type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary: Main Pay Range

Bedlington Station Primary School, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JQ

Bedlington Station Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and creative class teacher to join our teaching team from January 2027.

This is a permanent class teacher appointment, and we are seeking a teacher with proven classroom experience. While the successful candidate will initially teach Reception, they may be deployed to teach in other year groups in future according to the needs of the school.

Bedlington Station Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school community where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils are happy, enthusiastic learners who enjoy coming to school, take pride in their achievements and demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning and one another. We are proud of our strong sense of belonging and our commitment to nurturing the whole child, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, valued and supported to succeed.

We are seeking excellent classroom practitioners who demonstrates enthusiasm, energy and a genuine passion for teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be an excellent class teacher have high expectations for all pupils, a commitment to inclusion and equity, and the ability to inspire children from a wide range of backgrounds to achieve their very best. They will be reflective, resilient and dedicated to continuous improvement, working collaboratively as part of a supportive and hardworking team to provide high-quality learning experiences for every child.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom teacher, who is highly motivated with a good knowledge the Early Years curriculum.
• Be fully committed to the wellbeing, safeguarding and holistic development of all children.
• Be able to develop an engaging and stimulating classroom environment.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative team, contributing positively to the wider life of the school.
• Demonstrate warmth, patience and a good sense of humour, building positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including professionalism, resilience and the ability to respond thoughtfully and sensitively in a range of situations.
• Be reflective and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the school.

We will be able to offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and highly supportive staff team who are committed to working collaboratively and continually improving our school.
• Enthusiastic, polite and hardworking children who are proud of their school and eager to learn.
• A strong culture of care, where the wellbeing and mental health of pupils and staff is prioritised and valued.
• An inclusive school community that champions belonging, high expectations and opportunity for all.
• A creative and forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged and new ideas are welcomed.
• A commitment to professional development, with opportunities to grow, develop and contribute to whole-school improvement.
• Supportive and engaged governors who are ambitious for the school and committed to its continued success.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activity and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection Policy and Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy are included with the application pack.

An online search may be carried out on shortlisted candidates, prior to interview.