Wingrove Primary School
Hadrian Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 9HN

We are seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified primary teacher to cover maternity leave, for two terms, from 1st September 2026 through to 25th March 2027.

The successful applicant will possess excellent subject knowledge, creativity and communication skills, and will be able to:

demonstrate effective, successful teaching and organisational skills
provide a stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors
enthuse and motivate children to learn and progress
engage and involve parents, professionals and the wider community, developing excellent relationships to support learning and ensure great outcomes for all children
work effectively as part of a team, reflecting on their teaching and children’s learning to help others develop as teacher

Wingrove Primary School is a diverse inner-city primary school in the West End of Newcastle. We proudly serve a vibrant community with 43% pupil premium, 20% SEND, and 87% EAL pupils speaking over 30 languages. Our ethos is firmly rooted in inclusion, kindness, and celebrating diversity. We are committed to providing a broad, balanced, and enriching curriculum where every pupil can thrive.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all our staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a range of recruitment and vetting checks and to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application packs can be found on our website (www.wingrove.newcastle.sch.uk), or please email admin@wingrove.newcastle.sch.uk.

Please send your application, safe recruitment form, and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, to admin@wingrove.newcastle.sch.uk by midday 3rd June 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Mullarkey, Head Teacher, at admin@wingrove.newcastle.sch.uk.