Class Teacher
Overview
Required for 1st September 2025
Grade: Main Pay Scale
Tyne and Wear Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic teacher to join their highly successful school, Barnwell Academy.
At Barnwell Academy we strive to deliver an outstanding education which will change and improve the lives of pupils in our care. We are committed to creating a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment in which everyone can achieve their full potential.
Personal attributes
The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching the Key Stage 1/EYFS curriculum to a high standard. They will work as part of a team of staff alongside the Deputy Headteacher/EYFS Lead and SENDCO to ensure there is effective early support for all pupils.
At Barnwell Academy, we expect all staff to:
- Have high aspirations for, and care passionately about, all children
- Secure excellent educational outcomes for all pupils
- Be hard working, ambitious and be prepared to go the extra mile
- Show empathy with children recognising their individual needs and achievements
Tyne and Wear Learning Trust is constantly striving to give pupils the best possible school experience. All schools in the Trust have been judged to be an ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ school by Ofsted, therefore, the successful applicant will need to be a committed and innovative person who can maintain high standards.
Location
Barnwell Academy
Whitefield Crescent
Penshaw
Tyne and Wear
DH4 7RT
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
The deadline for this vacancy is 5pm - Friday, 13th June 2025.
Tyne and Wear Learning Trust safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The 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.