What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of the Tweed Learning Federation are seeking to appoint a passionate, committed and skilled class teacher to join our successful, dedicated staff team in our nurturing and fully inclusive school.
This position will allow the successful applicant to work alongside our current teaching team in Key Stage 2, teaching a mixed Year 3/4 class with the support of a TA and their fellow Key Stage 2 teachers across the Federation.
On 1st September 2025 Berwick St Mary’s will become a primary school as part of the re-organisation of Berwick partnership into 2 tier, it will also expand opening a new purpose built Specialist SEN base unit for children with a range of SEND needs.
The school is looking for a teacher to work within our Year 3/4 mainstream class to support the smooth transition into primary. As part of the Tweed Learning Federation of schools we remain committed to serving our individual communities, however we benefit from sharing resources and support across the schools, allowing us to meet the needs of the children more effectively and efficiently, as well as enabling staff to benefit from the shared practice of a large group of committed and enthusiastic staff.
We are looking for someone who is hard working, passionate and committed to supporting all children to achieve their potential. A teacher who children will remember and be inspired by long after they have left our school. We are lucky to have a dynamic staff team who support and lead each other in the development of the whole school and make a valued contribution to all aspects of school life – we never use the word team lightly – we know that being a team means; we have shared aims and we do things for each other, together and individually to ensure the best for everyone.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is caring, enthusiastic and dedicated. They will:
• work closely with all members of our team to ensure the very best outcomes for every pupil
• have high expectations for all children
• foster positive relationships with children, parents, governors and staff
• be fully involved in the life of our school
What the school offers its staff
In return, The Tweed learning Federation & Berwick St Mary's Primary School will offer:
• A dedicated, enthusiastic and professional school team who have a clear shared vision and wide-ranging expertise.
• Children who are excited and eager to learn.
• A skilled, ambitious Federation who are committed to helping the school move forwards
• Regular opportunities for professional development within our successful multi-academy 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.