Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - 45,352.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
12/10/2026 09:00
Interview
To Be Confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS
Department
St Mary's (Grangetown)
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: MPS 

Hours: 1 FTE

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Location: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 7AD


The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and

inspiring 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 Mary’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and a vibrant Sixth Form College. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.

The ideal candidate will:

  1. Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
  2. The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning
  3. The ability to work as part of a team effectively 
  4. The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

We can offer:

  1. Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
  2. Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
  3. An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community
  4. The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust


Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026 by 9am

Interview: To be confirmed


If you would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Claire Cunningham, Trust Business Manager at cunningham.c@npcat.org.uk 



Skills

Experience

Primary age experienceessential

Personal Attributes

Excellent subject knowledgeessential
Outstanding classroom practitioneressential
Understanding and knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 Curriculum requirementsessential
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
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School (Middlesbrough)

Claire Cunningham

cunningham.c@npcat.org.uk

Tennyson Avenue
Middlesbrough
Grangetown
TS6 7AD
Claire Cunningham
cunningham.c@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.