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 0191 286 9324 and select one of the following times:

Wednesday 20th May at 3.30pm
Thursday 21st May at 9.30am

Please apply by:

Addressing the criteria in the Job Description on more than two sides of A4 – in particular outlining your subject leader specialism and what you can offer our school
Please apply by completing the application form on the following Microsoft Forms link. Application Form This will return your form to EPM.

Closing date: Friday 29th May 2026
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 8th June
Applications forms should be completed via: Application Form This will return your form to EPM.

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