Class Teacher + TLR

Class teacher with TLR for Core Subject Responsibility  

Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools, Birtley 

Salary: MPS/UPS with TLR 2a (£2,873) for leading a core subject (this will be decided in relation to the successful candidate’s areas of expertise, which should be stated on the application form)  

Hours: Permanent - Full-time 

Start date: 1st January 2023 

The Federation of St Joseph’s Infant and Junior schools requires a committed, innovative and exceptional teacher to support leadership capacity across the schools. This post would be ideal for a teacher who is looking to develop their core subject leadership portfolio, and/or is ready to progress to middle leadership.  

In 2019, St Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools were federated, to form one community. The federated schools were the only school in Gateshead LA to have been selected as part of the DfE 2022 Rebuild Programme. Consequently, we hope to have a new school site within the next three years, which seeks to bring together the two school communities, to form one family.   

We pride ourselves on the warm, family atmosphere we provide for our children. The uniqueness of our small community means that every member of staff knows every child well and this enables us to develop very strong relationships with all of our families. The senior leadership team are unashamedly ambitious for the schools.  

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic education trust in the North East of England, which includes 48 schools and this is an exciting time to join our supportive team. 

We are seeking to appoint a middle leader who: 

• is an exceptional classroom teacher with a proven track record across the primary phases 

• possesses a thorough knowledge of the full primary curriculum from design to delivery and can lead, mentor and coach colleagues in developing their practice 

• will make a significant contribution to the Catholic life of the school 

• is a firm, unrelenting advocate of inclusion, safeguarding and SEND 

• can employ inclusive classroom strategies as well as intervention programmes to support pupils’ learning  

• is confident in supporting parental engagement  

• has high personal and professional standards and will lead by example to motivate, inspire and support colleagues in all areas of school life 

• has good phonological knowledge and can foster a love of reading in our pupils 

• seeks to capitalise on extra-curricular visits to develop the lived experience of our pupils 

• has excellent communication skills and is able to work effectively with all stakeholders  

• understands the benefits of multi-disciplinary team working between the health, education and voluntary sectors to maximise support for our pupils with complex needs 

We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about primary education in a Catholic school and is aspirational for themselves and the pupils whom they teach. The post provides a fabulous opportunity for a motivated teacher to take the next step in their career development, with the support of an experienced leadership team.  

The specific responsibilities for the post will be shaped by the areas of strength and expertise of the successful candidate and so incorporated within the existing leadership team, which spans both schools’ sites.  
 
We can offer: 

• friendly and supportive staff, parents and an effective and committed local governing committee 

• extensive support and opportunities for professional development 

• the prospect of a modern, purpose-built building pending planning permission 

• opportunities to grow and learn with an experienced leadership team who are outward looking 

This role may require deployment at both the infant and junior school sites; therefore, the successful candidate needs to be flexible and accommodating to meet the needs of the schools.  

Candidates should state their areas of expertise, and preferred key stages, within their supporting statement.  

How to Apply:

To complete an online application plase click the 'Apply' button.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post, please contact Mrs K. Swaddle, Executive Headteacher, at birtleystjosephscatholicjuniorschool@gateshead.gov.uk or on 0191 4102231. 

Visits to the schools are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  

Closing date: Wednesday 5th October 2022 

Interview date: Teaching observations to be arranged once shortlisting has occurred 

Interview date: Wednesday 19th October 2022 

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.