Class Teacher

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our school team from January 2027. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning within their assigned class, ensuring all pupils are supported to make strong academic, social, emotional and spiritual progress. Working in line with the National Curriculum, school policies and the Teachers' Standards, the postholder will plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

The appointed teacher will maintain high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour, create a safe and supportive learning environment, and assess, track and report on pupil progress to inform effective planning.

This role requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, upholding the Catholic ethos of the school, and contributing positively to the wider life of the school community in line with our values.

At St Michael's Catholic Primary School, we are proud to be a warm, inclusive and highly supportive school community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Situated in the heart of Esh Village, our school combines high aspirations with a caring Catholic ethos, creating an environment where pupils thrive and staff are genuinely supported to develop and grow.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.