Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

This school has Academy status and is part of the SMART Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Cheviot Primary School
Yetholm Place
Newbiggin Hall
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4EB

Fixed term for one year, required from 1 September 2026

At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life. We are a family of 10 primary schools and we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives. We live by our vision and values every day in all aspects of what we do and its important anyone joining the Trust does as well.

Are you ready for an employment opportunity in a vibrant and exciting primary school? Do you relish being part of a highly successful team, working in a school that leads by example? If so, we want to hear from you!

At Cheviot, our school moto is Get Up! Get In! Get On! We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our highly-inclusive and exceptional teaching team.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Commitment to the ethos of the school 
• The ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning 
• The ability to work as part of a team effectively 
• 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 you:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners 
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities 
• An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trustees and wider School / community 
• The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust 
• Attractive salaries 
• Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (where applicable) and other attractive benefits 
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy. 
• Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate. 
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing 
• Learning and development tailored to your role 

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) legislation. 
Your principal place of work will be Cheviot Primary School, Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy trust, within reason.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on View phone number on northeastjobs.org.uk and select one of the following times:

Friday 19th June at 9.30am
Monday 22nd June at 3.30pm

Please apply by:

Using the information in the Job Description, outline your skills and experience to date and what you can offer our school with subject specialism and expertise/interests. 

Applications forms should be completed via this link:

Once you have completed the form, it will return it to EPM. 

Closing date:         Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interview date:       Tuesday 30th June 2026

If you have not heard from us by Friday 26th June, please assume on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.