Year 6 Class Teacher

Year 6 Class Teacher

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 24/09/2026

Advert End Date: 07/10/2026 23:59

Salary: Main/Upper Pay Range £32,916 - £51,048 per annum - pay award pending

Job Category: Schools - Teaching

Vacancy ID: 302434

Employment Location: Lancefield Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NP

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 7 Oct

Further Information

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 school is 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.

In return we offer:

• 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 benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme 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, at j.brigham@neatat.org.uk

Interested in applying? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification, and complete an application form by clicking 'apply now' no later than midnight on Wednesday 7th October 2026.

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

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.

Supporting documents

• Teacher Job Description.pdf (108.59 KB)
• Year 6 Teacher Person Specification.pdf (161.41 KB)

• 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.
  
  Our school is 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. In return we offer:
• 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 benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme 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.