Job Description

Are you looking for a school where you can truly become part of the community and make a lasting impact on children's learning? We are working with a welcoming and well-established primary school in Gateshead that is seeking a dedicated Key Stage 1 Teacher to join their team from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.

About the School

This friendly primary school has approximately 310 pupils on roll and serves a diverse local community. The school has a strong reputation for nurturing both academic achievement and personal development, with a clear focus on ensuring every child feels valued, safe and supported.

Leaders have created a positive and inclusive ethos where staff work collaboratively and pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on creativity, wellbeing and high-quality teaching, and recent improvements have included enhanced reading provision, outdoor learning opportunities and targeted support for pupils with additional needs.

Class sizes are manageable, behaviour across the school is consistently good, and there is a supportive senior leadership team that actively invests in staff development.

The Role

You will take responsibility for a Key Stage 1 class and work closely with an experienced teaching assistant and the wider KS1 team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum

• Creating a calm, positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development

• Assessing progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs

• Building strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues

• Contributing to the wider life of the school community

• Start Date - September 2026

• Contract - Full-time (term time only)

• Hours - 8:30am - 3:30pm

What We're Looking For