This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.
Hawthorn Primary School
Park Close
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 6SB.
Full time fixed term appointment required for 1 September 2025 for 1 year until 31st August 2026
All applicants must hold the appropriate teaching qualifications.
We are seeking to recruit an outstanding, enthusiastic and creative teacher with the ability to promote high standards of achievement in our vibrant, popular and successful inner-city primary school.
In return we offer:
* A positive, friendly and caring place of work,
* A team of supportive, dedicated and kind staff where everyone is trusted and valued,
* A strong commitment to continuing professional development,
* A school full of amazing children who are caring, hard-working and full of fun,
* An active and supportive Governing Body.
Hawthorn is an inclusive one-form entry primary school in the West End of Newcastle, with pupils from Reception to Year 6. We have beautiful grounds, including a Multi-Use Games Area, a Forest School area, edible play-ground and orchard. Our school has been described as an “oasis” and we are very proud to work closely with our local community. We aim to make every child's school day exciting and rewarding so that they look forward to each new day as part of our Hawthorn family. Our dedicated staff work hard to give our children new experiences, prepare them for secondary school and give them a desire for learning that will last their whole life. Our children are happy and enthusiastic about coming to school, with excellent behaviours and attitudes towards learning.
Hawthorn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment of the successful applicant will depend upon receipt of an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Further details and an application pack can be found on our website http://www.hawthorn.newcastle.sch.uk or can be requested by emailing the school at admin@hawthorn.newcastle.sch.uk.
Completed applications should have an accompanied covering letter, marked for the attention of the School Business Manager, Emma Riley, and posted (with sufficient postage paid) or hand delivered to the School Office.
Applications returned by email will not be considered. We would strongly encourage candidates to come on a pre-application visit to the school. Visits are available on Tuesday 29th April at either 4pm or 4:30pm and Wednesday 30th April at 5pm.
Please contact the school office on 0191 2734237 if you wish to book a visit or e-mail admin@hawthorn.newcastle.sch.uk.
Closing date: Thursday 1st May 2025 at 12pm.
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 7th May.
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