Grange First School
Norham Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2NP

Fixed Term contract for 1 year initially

Start 01.09.2026

We wish to appoint a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our friendly and supportive team.

As a teacher, you will:

Create a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to learn
Plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire a love of learning
Have good relationships with all members of our Grange Family
Work collaboratively with a supportive team that values innovation and professional development
Employ effective classroom management skills to guide and support our children’s learning and behaviour
Demonstrate empathy and patience, be resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic and have a good sense of humour

Grange First is a two-form entry school from Reception to Year 4 with a 26 place nursery. Why join us?

A welcoming and inclusive school community that values diversity, teamwork and a strong partnership with parents and carers
A nurturing, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is treated with kindness and respect

Opportunities for professional growth- regular CPD, training opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge in KS2 and creative learning opportunities throughout the Gosforth Schools’ Trust
If you feel you have the enthusiasm and skills required, we would like to hear from you.

Grange First School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

As part of the shortlisting process, we may be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore with the applicant at interview.

If you would like a tour of the school, please contact the school business manager, Joanne Walker on 0191 2852954 or email joanne.walker@grangefirst.co.uk.

The tour will take place on: Friday 5th June at 4.30pm

An application pack can be downloaded from the school website www.grangefirst.co.uk and returned by email to the school. joanne.walker@grangefirst.co.uk.

The closing date for applications will be: 12 noon, Thursday 11th June

Those candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by 6pm on Friday 12th June

Observations and interviews will take place on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June.