Salary: MPS1 – UPS3 plus TLR2A
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Goodwin
St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Reception Class Teacher who will lead our Early Years team at St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and aspirational Early Years Primary Teacher to join our inspirational and dynamic school. The school has a strong community therefore the successful candidate must be able to promote the positive and caring Catholic ethos of the school.
St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
Our children want a Teacher who:
* is kind and caring
* listens to them
* enjoys being with them and has a sense of humour
* has good ideas for making learning exciting
* is fully involved in the life of the school
Our Staff think you should be:
* motivating and effective as a Class Teacher and Leader
* cheerful and enthusiastic
* sensitive and supportive
* a strong team player
* an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Our Governors want someone who:
* has at least two years’ experience teaching EYFS
* can build strong partnerships with parents, our Parish and the school community
* is able to make a difference to all of our children
* is able to demonstrate a strong track record of achieving excellent outcomes for pupils
* is inspirational and able to challenge and motivate both staff and pupils
We can offer you:
* a Christ-centred community
* happy, very well-behaved children
* an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated staff
* a well-resourced and attractive working environment
* very supportive parents
* a highly committed and active Governing Body
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to office@stmmschool.co.uk by noon on Wednesday 7th May. Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. ECT’s need not apply. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact the school office at office@stmmschool.co.uk or call on 0191 581 3055.
Candidates are invited to visit the school during the week of Monday 28th April – Friday 2nd May. Please call the school office to confirm.
Lesson observations will be held Thursday 8th May or Friday 9th May.
Interviews will be held on Friday 16th May.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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