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
Work pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) plus 5 training days, term time only up to August 2026.
Required from: 1st September 2025, earlier start dates may be available for the right candidate.
We are seeking to appoint an Early Years practitioner, qualified to NVQ level three or the equivalent, to join our Reception class team.
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 wild wood, which we have developed as our Forest School, and an orchard. We are very proud of our Edible Playground space with planting beds for all classes and an outdoor performance area. 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. We are seeking to recruit an outstanding, enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant, who has knowledge of the EYFS curriculum to support children within our Reception class. We can offer you the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment working as part of a dedicated team of staff with opportunities to continue your own professional development.
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 applicants 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.
Applications returned by email will not be considered. Please return all completed applications by post with sufficient postage paid, or deliver in person to the School Office. We would strongly encourage candidates to come on a pre-application visit to the school. Visits are available on Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th April at either 2pm or 4pm. Please contact the school office on 0191 2734237 if you wish to book a visit.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 28th April 2025 at 12pm
Interviews will be held: Thursday 1st May 2025
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