This page lists current job vacancies at the Trust, including roles in teaching, administration, and support services.
St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027
Grade: MPS 1-6/UPS1-3 (£32,916 to £51,048 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 4th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 0
Location: Gateshead
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Hours: Part Time (0.6 FTE - 3 Days per Week), Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027
Grade: MPS 1 - 6 (£32,916 to £45,352 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 5th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 1
Location: Gateshead
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Hours: Full Time, Permanent from September 2026
Grade: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) + TLR2 (£5,871 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 5th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 1
Location: Durham
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Wrekenton
Hours: Part Time (0.5 FTE), Permanent
Grade: MPS 1 – 6 (£32,916 – £45,352 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 6th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 2
Location: Gateshead
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year, Permanent
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5 - 7 (£25,583 - £26,403 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 6th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 2
Location: Sunderland
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Hours: 1.0FTE , Permanent
Grade: Main Pay Scale 1 - 6/Upper Pay Scale 1 - 3 (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 8th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Gateshead
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Hours: Full Time
Grade: Leadership 34-40 (£116,456 - £134,860 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 8th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Sunderland
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Wrekenton
Hours: Part Time (22.5 Hours per Week), Permanent, Term Time Only plus One Week (39 Weeks per Year)
Grade: Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£29,540 - £32,061 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 10th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 6
Location: Gateshead
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Hours: Permanent, 32 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 3 days (38.6 weeks)
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 11th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 7
Location: Gateshead
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh
Hours: 8 Hours 45 minutes per week (3.15pm to 5pm Monday to Friday), Permanent, Term Time Only
Grade: Grade B (£24,796 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 11th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 7
Location: Durham
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Week (39 Weeks), Permanent
Grade: Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£29,540 - £32,061 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 11th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 7
Location: Gateshead
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-le-Street
Hours: 37 hours per week, Full time, 39 weeks (Term Time plus 5 days), Permanent
Grade: Grade G – SCP 19-23 £32,061 - £34,434 (Pro rata, per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 11th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 7
Location: Durham
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-le-Street
Hours: Full Time, Temporary
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823- £28,141 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 11th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 7
Location: Durham
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Hours: Full Time, Permanent, from September 2026
Grade: Leadership Scale: L18 – L22 (£78,702 - £86,803 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 11th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 7
Location: Durham
St Agnes Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Hours: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Term time only + 5 days (39 weeks per year)
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5-7 (£25,583 - £26,403 FTE per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 15th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 11
Location: Gateshead
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Hours: 6 Hours and 15 Minutes per Week, Term Time Only (38 Weeks per Year), Permanent
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 17th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 13
Location: Durham
St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Leam Lane
Hours: 35 Hours and 50 Minutes per Week, Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2027, Term Time Only (39 Weeks per Year)
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5 - 7 (£25,583 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 17th May, 2026
Days Remaining: 13
Location: Gateshead
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Hours: Casual hours during exam seasons
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3. Casual, £12.89 per hour
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 31st July, 2026
Days Remaining: 88
Location: Gateshead
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is an exempt charity. It is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company registration number 07890590. The registered office address is Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education HQ, Barmston Court, Turbine Business Park, Nissan Way, Washington, SR5 3NY.
