At The Whitley, we believe every child can reach their God given potential and ‘Let Their Let Shine,’ with the right support and encouragement. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working individual who wants a job that is both challenging and extremely rewarding.
Our school can offer you:
A school that lives out its Christian Ethos and Vision
Opportunities to make a difference to the lives of children
A positive and caring working environment
The successful applicant will need to have:
Excellent classroom management skills.
Excellent classroom practice and high expectations of children’s work and behaviour.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Energy, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour.
Knowledge or experience of a phonics scheme and teaching phonics. Experience of meeting a range of Special Educational Needs and recent experience of working with children with SEND.
The highest expectations of pupil progress.
A positive outlook and nurturing approach.
A solid understanding of the Primary curriculum.
The desire and ability to make a difference to lives of the children within our school.
The contract is full time fixed term, commencing Monday 3rd November 2025 until Monday 31st August 2026, or when the substantive post holder returns.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.
Further information about the school can be found on our website .
An application pack can be downloaded from this website or requested via the contact details below.
Applications should be returned to School by midday on Thursday 16th October 2025. Application forms can be handed, or posted, into the main school office or emailed to admin@whitley.northumberland.sch.uk .
Please note that references will be requested prior to interview. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit. Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 20th October 2025.
School Name: Whitley Memorial C of E Primary School
Full address: Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland
Postcode: NE22 5DE Tel.: 01670 822994
e-mail: admin@whitley.northumberland.sch.uk
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