P547186 - Teacher Lower KS2 - Swalwell Primary School

Job description

P547186 - Tea'her Lower KS2 - Swalwell Primary S'hool

Job des'ription
Tea'her - Lower Key Stage 2
Salary - MPS1 - UPS3, 32,916 - £51,048 - pay award pending
Full Time - 10 Sessions
Temporary 'ontra't to start January 2027 - E'T's wel'ome to apply

The Headtea'her and Governors of Swalwell Primary S'hool are seeking to appoint an enthusiasti', 'ommitted and highly motivated tea'her to join our dedi'ated and supportive team. This is a temporary position, expe'ted to 'ontinue until 31 August 2027, subje't to flu'tuating pupil numbers. The su''essful 'andidate will share our passion for providing high-quality tea'hing and learning and be 'ommitted to helping every 'hild a'hieve their full potential.
At Swalwell Primary S'hool, our vision is "Working together, learning together." We are 'ommitted to helping every 'hild a'hieve their full potential within a happy, in'lusive and nurturing environment where they feel safe, valued and supported.
As a fully in'lusive mainstream primary s'hool with two ARMS provisions for autisti' learners and pupils with physi'al disabilities, we are proud of our 'ommitment to ensuring every 'hild 'an thrive and su''eed.
We are looking for a tea'her who:
• Is an ex'ellent 'lassroom pra'titioner with high expe'tations of learning, a'hievement and behaviour.
• Is passionate about in'lusion and ensuring that every 'hild 'an a''ess a ri'h and engaging 'urri'ulum.
• Demonstrates a strong 'ommitment to meeting the needs of pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and additional vulnerabilities.
• Shares our belief that every 'hild has the right to learn, be safe, be heard, be happy and be themselves.
• 'an build positive relationships with 'hildren, families, 'olleagues and external agen'ies.
• Has a 'reative and flexible approa'h to tea'hing and learning.
• 'an inspire, motivate and 'hallenge pupils to rea'h their full potential.
• Is 'ommitted to working 'ollaboratively as part of a dedi'ated and supportive staff team.
• Is willing to 'ontribute fully to the wider life of the s'hool.
• Has 'urri'ulum strengths and/or subje't leadership experien'e that they would be keen to develop further.
We 'an offer:
• Wonderful 'hildren who are enthusiasti', respe'tful and eager to learn.
• A genuinely in'lusive s'hool 'ommunity where every 'hild is valued.
• The opportunity to tea'h and work alongside pupils with a diverse range of strengths, needs and abilities.
• A supportive and experien'ed leadership team 'ommitted to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• A talented, hardworking and friendly staff team with a strong sense of teamwork.
• A'tive and supportive governors.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and 'urri'ulum expertise.
• Strong partnerships with parents, 'arers and the wider 'ommunity.
• A s'hool that is 'ommitted to helping every learner a'hieve their very best.
This is an ex'iting opportunity to join a s'hool where every 'hild is valued and en'ouraged to su''eed.
Visits to S'hool - Prospe'tive appli'ants are warmly en'ouraged to visit the s'hool. Visits to s'hool will be held on Monday 9th November 1:30pm or Tuesday 10th November 4pm.
Appli'ants are en'ouraged to view our website and Fa'ebook page to gain a fuller understanding of our values, vision and s'hool 'ommunity.
Swalwell Primary S'hool is 'ommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 'hildren and young people and expe'ts all staff and volunteers to share this 'ommitment.
If su''essful you will be required to apply for an enhan'ed DBS 'he'k. The S'hool will 'arry out all pre-employment 'he'ks in'luding online/so'ial media 'he'k in line with Keeping 'hildren Safe in Edu'ation.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders A't 1974 and shortlisted 'andidates will be required to dis'lose any relevant 'riminal history prior to interview.

Appli'ation forms available online only via Gateshead 'oun'il website at www.gateshead.gov.uk

Further information available from: Mrs Eileen Elliott, S'hool Business Manager, Swalwell Primary S'hool, South View Terra'e, New'astle upon Tyne, NE16 3HZ Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0191 4334000

'losing Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026 (12 Noon)
Shortlisting: Thursday 12 November 2026
Interviews: week 'ommen'ing 16 November 2026