Job title: Experienced KS2 Teacher. 
Location: South Hylton Primary Academy, Sunderland. 
Start date: ASAP. 
Position: Part time, Permanent.  
Salary scale: MPS-UPS. 
Must have qualifications or experiences: QTS – PGCE – ECT. 

The role

We are looking for a teacher who has an outstanding track record of teaching and raising standards and a passion and vision for primary education. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a ‘Good’ school, serving a small community with fantastic children. Successful candidates will join an ambitious team that is clearly focused on school development and driving the academy forward to become one of the best schools in Sunderland.

Applicants for the post should:

• Be an excellent class teacher
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience teaching in primary schools
• Ideally, have experience of teaching across more than one key stage
• Have a history of successful impact
• Be motivated to engage in further professional development and training

What we will offer:

• A smaller than average primary school with a ‘village’ ethos catering for children aged 2-11 years
• Children who are well-motivated and have an extremely positive attitude to learning
• Teaching pedagogy and practice at the forefront of educational research
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Highly supportive and motivated staff
• A school which is well-supported by governors and parents
• The benefits of being a partner in the Laidlaw Schools Multi Academy Trust

The appointed candidate will join a successful MAT where all Academies support each other to the benefit of our pupils and their families. Our Academies also enjoy strong support from an experienced LST central team, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy please send your cv and a covering letter via email to

James Turner at james@aquinaseducation.co.uk – You can also call James on 0115 924 4788

Alternatively, register FREE on the Aquinas Education system below and we will be in touch with you asap about this or other opportunities that may suit you.

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About Laidlaw Schools Trust

Laidlaw Schools Trust is a growing multi-academy trust in the North East of England, serving children and families in Sedgefield, the west of Newcastle and in Pennywell, Sunderland. We pride ourselves in being a progressive, inclusive trust that supports every child to develop their talents whatever they may be and to reach their academic potential. It is important that as a learning organisation we adapt and change to the needs of our pupils. We take care to value and develop all colleagues to make sure they can do their very best for children across the Trust’s schools. Our Academies also enjoy strong support from an experienced LST central team, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. For all employee benefits, please visit the Laidlaw Schools Trust.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

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