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Hetton Primary School - Key Stage 2 Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 03 April 2026
Salary: £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: Main Pay Scale
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 29 April 2026
Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Company: Sunderland City Council
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 294287

Summary

Moorsley Road, Hetton le Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9NDandnbsp;andnbsp;

Telephone (0191) 562 3323andnbsp;

Email hetton.primary@schools.sunderland.gov.ukandnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; Head Teacher: Mrs N Hill BA (Hons) NPQH



Key Stage 2 temporary teacher (maternity cover)

Main Pay Scale

Required from 1st September 2026 andndash; 21st July 2027



The Governors and Head Teacher are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly committed and enthusiastic KS2 class teacher to join our hard working and supportive team.andnbsp;



We are looking for someone who has:

evidence of good and outstanding lesson observations
excellent classroom management skills and is proficient in planning, assessment and target setting
enthusiasm, passion for teaching and the capacity to inspire and motivate children
the ability to work and learn alongside other colleagues and contribute positively to effective working relationships in school
high expectations of themselves and pupils and acts as an example in the school environment
a willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum



Hetton Primary School safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to responding in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.



Application packs and further information may be obtained from the school website and/or school email: hetton.primary@schools.sunderland.gov.uk or telephone 0191 562 3323.



Applicants are encouraged to visit the school on either of the following dates:

Tuesday 21st April 10am-11am or 2:30pm-3:30pm

Wednesday 22nd April 8:30am-9:30am or 3:30pm-4:30pm

Thursday 23rd April 2:30pm-4pm



Please ring the school office and arrange a suitable time.



Advert live: Friday 3rd April 2026

Closing date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 (noon)

Shortlisting: Thursday 30th April

Lesson Observation: Tuesday 5th May 2026

Interviews:andnbsp; Thursday 7th May 2026

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