Class Teacher

Job Overview

Location:

St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook, Gateshead.

Grade: MPS 1-6 (£32,916 - £45,352 per annum).

Hours:

Full time, Permanent.

Start date:

September 2026.

St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School, part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, is a one‑form entry primary school in Crawcrook, Gateshead. The Trust has 48 schools across the North East of England.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual who will make a significant contribution to the learning and development of our pupils as a classroom teacher. It is likely that the successful candidate would initially take up a position teaching in a KS1 class.

• An ability to support the aims and ethos of our Catholic School.
• An ability to motivate all pupils to challenge their learning and strive for excellence.
• High expectations for all pupils.
• An ability to be visionary and proactive.
• A desire to develop and learn with and from others.
• A cheerful and energetic demeanour.
• Strengths and ideas you can share with us.
• Excellent ICT skills.

• Happy, polite, motivated and enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school.
• A supportive, caring and secure environment for learning underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos.
• Dedicated teaching and support staff with ambition and high expectations for the school’s continued development.
• A supportive wider school and parish family.
• The support of an actively involved Local Governing Committee.

Visits to our school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing Julie Foster, School Business Manager, at

For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website  where applications can be completed online.

Closing Date for Applications:
Midnight, Sunday 8th March 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on: W/C 9th March 2026.

Interviews to be arranged:
Wednesday 18th March 2026.

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.