Teacher

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Houghton-le-Spring
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Classroom practitioner Flexible and adaptable teaching approach Nurturing children's potential Sympathetic to Catholic Church teachings Contributing to school life Curriculum leadership Enthusiastic Motivated

FULL DESCRIPTION

Teacher

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Contract: Permanent

Salary: MPS (1-6) to UPS (1-3)

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 20 May 2026

Teacher Vacancy

Salary: MPS (1-6) to UPS (1-3). Applications from ECT’s are welcome

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Full-time

St. Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School is a happy, welcoming and highly respected school providing a very good education for all our pupils. The opportunity has arisen for the Governors to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking class teacher who has a proven record of good/outstanding teaching. The successful applicant will possess the necessary skills to enable all children to be inquisitive, engaged and empowered in their learning, in line with our school mission. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead a curriculum area and contribute to the wider life of the school.

We can offer you:

  • an outstanding Catholic ethos.
  • enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff, governors and parents.
  • highly motivated, friendly, polite and well-behaved children.
  • an inclusive school who support the uniqueness of each individual.
  • a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a network of support from our family of schools and the Diocese.

Applications are welcomed from teachers who:

  • are an excellent classroom practitioner.
  • are flexible and adaptable in their approach to teaching and are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to nurture our children towards reaching their full potential.
  • are sympathetic to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • have the commitment to contribute to the corporate life of the school.

All applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Please email: [contact hidden] to register your interest in this and to give details.

Applicants must complete a CES application form. Application forms and packs are available from and returnable to [contact hidden]

Application forms are to be returned to [contact hidden] by Noon on Friday 15th May 2026.

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in school on Wednesday 20th / Thursday 21st May 2026.

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. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

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.

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