Teacher M1 – M6 £32,916 - £45,352 Full Time, Whole Time Temporary – required from 05.01.26 until return of the postholder Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic candidates for a full time teacher to cover a maternity leave from January 2026. We are seeking a hardworking, committed and creative teacher to join a team who inspire, challenge and care for all of their children. Visits to the school are highly encouraged and are available on Thursday 23rd October 2025.Please book your place by calling the school office on 01207 270397. Why Join us? We are Team Burnopfield. “ Burnopfield Primary is a friendly and welcoming school. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Pupils develop a ‘can-do’ attitude because they are inspired by their teachers to do well.” Ofsted 2022 We are a thriving two form entry, Local Authority School at the heart of the community, working in close partnership with our parents and key stakeholders, to ensure the success of our children and support their continued learning journey. We provide an engaging curriculum which centres around our key drivers - Inspiration, Aspiration, Adventure, Healthy Body and Healthy Mind, Respect and Growth Mindset. We have a dedicated and committed staff team who help and support each other and work as a team. Our spacious, beautiful grounds allow us to embed quality outdoor learning opportunities into our curriculum. A safe, caring and happy environment, which recognises and actively promotes children's emotional wellbeing, happiness and social development. We encourage and challenge our children to be passionate about learning. We provide enrichment opportunities to help raise aspirations, develop passions and create lifelong memorable experiences. We care about staff wellbeing. Leaders are committed to reducing workload and promoting the importance of staff wellbeing. Can you: Display high standards of classroom practice? Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm? Promote high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour? Prove your passion for teaching and learning? Consider the needs of all learners and support our school’s inclusive ethos? Support or lead a subject area? Develop an area of your own interest within school? If this could be the school for you we look forward to receiving your application. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Closing date: 3rd November 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: 12th November 2025 Please return completed applications to the school We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Burnopfield Primary School Front Street, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6PT Tel: 01207 270397 Email: burnopfield@durhamlearning.net Website: www.burnopfieldschool.co.uk VPRS/161