Key Role Information

Salary
£MPS 3 (£37,101)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
03/07/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS
Key stage
Early Years
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

This position is not suitable for ECTs.

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and inspiring Early Years Teacher to join our team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and committed to driving high standards and expectations across the curriculum.

St Edward’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges. With 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK. As part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family of 38 schools, there is a vast array of professional opportunities to network and grow with colleagues across the Trust.

Applicants should:

  1. Be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school.
  2. Demonstrate outstanding practice in teaching & learning. 
  3. Be able to work as part of a team and contribute to the wider school context.
  4. Have excellent interpersonal skills.
  5. Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

We can offer:

  1. A welcoming school with very friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff.
  2. Enthusiastic and happy children with very high standards of behaviour.
  3. An Executive Head and Leadership Team, with strong vision and determination to ensure the school continuously strives for excellence.
  4. A strong commitment to continual personalised professional development.
  5. Dedicated, supportive Governors, Parish and Parish Community.


Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 by 9am

Interview: To be confirmed


If you would like an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01642 819507.


Skills

Experience

Primary age experienceessential

Personal Attributes

Excellent subject knowledgeessential
Outstanding classroom practitioneressential
Adaptable, creative and dynamic subject specialistessential
Ability to use a variety of strategies in order to achieve high levels of achievementessential
Ability to motivate pupilsessential
Ability to initiate projects to achieve specific objectives and complete tasks successfullyessential
Able to develop positive relationships for learning with both staff and pupils essential
Excellent organisational skills - effective organiser of time and resourcesessential
‘Team player’ who is highly self-motivated essential
Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiencesessential
Ability to exercise authorityessential
Adaptable, reliable and committedessential
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationshipsessential
Creative and innovative approachessential
Ability to embrace and promote changeessential
A committed, enthusiastic and hardworking dispositionessential
A caring and sensitive attitude towards pupils and parents essential
High expectations of pupils’ achievementsessential
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupilsessential
A commitment to uphold and actively support the Catholic ethos of the School essential
Understanding and knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum requirementsessential
Ability to use own initiative
Vision to promote effective learning in exciting and innovative ways
Dedication to raising standards and securing achievement
Participate in the extracurricular life of the School
Contribute to wider Trust/School developments

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Mary Brown, Headteacher

enquiries@stedwards.npcat.org.uk

Eastbourne Road
Middlesbrough
Linthorpe
TS5 6QS
Mary Brown, Headteacher
enquiries@stedwards.npcat.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.