Teacher
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET)
St Leonard’s Catholic Primary School
Tunstall Village Rd, New Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 2BB
www.stleonardsprimary.org.uk
email: sle_[email protected]
Tel: 0191 521 0300
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Headteacher: Mrs D. Dunn
Vacancy: Fixed Term Class Teacher Post
Salary: Main Scale / Upper Scale £32,916-£51,048
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: Fixed term - Full time
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust was established in 2020 and is a multi-academy Trust serving the east area of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Currently there are 25 primary schools and 5 secondary schools within the Trust with a schedule of additional schools joining the trust. The details of each of the schools currently within the Trust can be found on our website www.bccet.org.uk.
The Governors of St Leonard’s Catholic Primary School, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented, motivational and inspiring teacher to join the staff of our hard working, friendly team.
The successful candidate:
- Is committed to the Catholic ethos, aims and values of the school.
- Demonstrates excellent classroom practice.
- Be an inspirational class teacher with a proven record of at least good practice.
- Be committed to a creative, enriched curriculum.
- Has excellent behaviour and pastoral management skills.
- Be committed to their professional development and develop curriculum areas in the school.
- Wants to work as part of a committed team and make a positive impact in the school.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- A positive caring ethos based upon the values of the Catholic faith.
- An enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team of staff.
- Friendly, polite and well-behaved children.
- The opportunity to play a key role in the school’s development.
- Active and supportive governors, parents and parish community
- A strong culture of improvement in all aspects of school life.
- An experienced team who can offer support to the post holder.
Applications are welcome from practising Catholics and those who are sympathetic to the teaching of the Catholic Church.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
Completed application forms and supporting statements should be submitted by email to sle_[email protected] by 12:00 pm on Monday 15th June 2026, for shortlisting and interviews. Visits to the school are encouraged – please contact the school office to arrange this.
Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact the school office, sle_[email protected] or 0191 521 0300.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.