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KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job details
Posting date: 09 September 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 0a79de66-c748-48aa-b567-f82b2d765c29

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

West Denton Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teacher to join our supportive and dynamic team. Our school is committed to providing a high-quality education that inspires and motivates every child to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a passionate individual who is eager to make a positive impact on the lives of our pupils following our vision “Enjoying learning and growing together.”

If you are an innovative teacher with a strong commitment to fostering a love of learning,we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a teacher who:

• has a record of outstanding classroom teaching
• can inspire children and ensure they reach their potential
• is a team player and can work collaboratively with a partner teacher and within a phase
• can make a contribution to the whole school
• is interested in continuing professional development and research

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• the privilege of working with children who are eager to learn
• a caring and supportive school environment where we are always striving to improve our practice and support the development of our staff
• dedicated, innovative and supportive staff
• wider opportunities through being part of the ONE (Owl North East) Trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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