North Fawdon Primary School
Brotherlee Road
Fawdon
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2SL

Fixed Term to 31 August 2027

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.

North Fawdon is a diverse and inclusive school in Newcastle, proud of its strong community and nurturing ethos. Following our November 2025 Ofsted inspection, the school was judged good in all areas. “North Fawdon Primary School is a highly inclusive, welcoming school. It is in the heart of the local community and pupils feel safe, valued and happy”.

Smart are recruiting for a 0.5fte Early Years Unit Class Teacher at North Fawdon Primary School.

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 Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) (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 North Fawdon Primary School but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust, within reason.

Please apply by completing the application form on the following Microsoft Forms link.
https://forms.office.com/e/XzwtU8VFwM

Closing date: 12noon 5 October 2026
Shortlisting date: 4pm 5 October 2026
Interview date is likely to be: 4-15 October 2026
Applications should be returned to: EPM via MS forms

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