Year 6 Class Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to competitive salary offer for experienced teachers and significant responsibilities that promote student development.
- Competitive salary range for experienced candidates
- Strong emphasis on professional development
- Dedicated team committed to student nurturing and development
Pros
- Attractive salary range for qualified candidates
- Opportunities for career advancement within a supportive community
- Commitment to nurturing students in a diverse environment
Cons
- Role may require substantial lesson planning and ongoing assessment responsibilities
- Dependence on school resources could limit innovation in teaching
- Fixed-term contract may raise concerns for long-term job security
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • Full-time in-person
Good fit
- Experienced educators seeking a new challenge
- Teachers focused on student engagement and success
- Individuals wanting to work in a supportive school community
Not recommended for
- New teachers or those without relevant experience
- Candidates preferring less classroom interaction
- Individuals unfamiliar with inclusive teaching practices
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Year 6 Teacher required for January 2026 until August 2026.
Fixed Term
M1 £32,916 – UPS3 £51,048 per annum, depending on relevant teaching experience
St Charles’ Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.
The Governors wish to appoint a motivated and passionate Year 6 teacher who will make a significant contribution to our school. We are all working towards a common goal at St Charles’. We have a shared vision to provide quality teaching and memorable experiences to prepare our children for life. We endeavour to offer our staff unique opportunities through quality CPD to ensure we continue to develop our own interests, curiosity and creativity. We seek to appoint an excellent classroom teacher who is able to nurture our children towards reaching their full potential.
Applications are invited from experienced teachers and ECT’s. All are welcome to apply who will support and actively promote the Catholic ethos of our school.
We can offer you:
• a very strong Catholic ethos; an enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff;
• highly motivated, friendly, polite and well-behaved children;
• an inclusive school, where everyone matters;
• active and supportive governors, parents and parish community;
• a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a network of support from our Trust and Diocese.
To arrange a visit please contact our school office.
The closing date for applications is Monday 17 November 2025. Shortlisting will take place after this date.
After shortlisting, any successful candidates will be informed of arrangements for interview.
Closing Date: 17 November 2025
St Charles’ Catholic Primary School, Governors, BBCET and Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service together with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate. An online search will take place on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.
St Charles’ has formally adopted the Diocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities to ensure that we assess the best candidate against the criteria provided and do not discriminate on grounds of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
