
Working at Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (previously known as Trinity Catholic MAT) was formed in 2019. We are a vibrant, forward thinking, innovative and ambitious education trust in the North East of England.
About Us
We are at an exciting time in our journey, having formed in 2019, we are proud to be the largest catholic education trust in the region, bringing together into one Trust, forty-eight schools in the West of the Diocese by 2022.
Our family of schools encompasses provision across nursery, primary and secondary phases of education covering schools in the areas of Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland.
The Trust is led by a strong and effective Board of Directors who collectively provide support and challenge to achieve excellence in education, and ensure we provide first-class teaching and learning school environment in which our children feel safe and flourish.
We enjoy excellent partnerships with our schools, as well as the relationships we have with the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, our parishes, the Local Authorities in which our schools are located, our local governing committees and our communities.
Why Work For Us
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is a great place to work, first and foremost because of our fantastic students, we have some of the most oversubscribed schools in the north-east.
We benefit from having first class, committed and dedicated staff who work in our Trust. We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment, and working arrangements to ensure that we attract, reward and retain our talented people. We continually develop our commitment to our colleagues and understanding the importance of their wellbeing and work life balance. This includes striving to promote a healthy working environment with the wellbeing of colleagues at the forefront.
At Bishop Wilkinson, teaching quality is extremely high, as is middle and senior leadership. We empower individuals in our schools to provide the highest quality education, enabling every pupil to realise their full potential.
Benefits
We know our success is down to our people. So, we like to offer our staff great benefits.
We offer pension scheme, flexible working and generous annual leave entitlement. We also provide excellent policies and procedures to support our staff.
Our benefits include:

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Family-friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Car mileage allowance

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership

Generous holiday entitlement
Apprenticeships and Work Experience
We understand the importance of gaining practical experience in the workplace whether that be through an apprenticeship programme or work experience.
At Bishop Wilkinson, we are committed to developing talent, and offering apprenticeships to support people with their chosen career path. We have successfully recruited many enthusiastic apprentices, supporting them to obtain the skills and qualities needed for their chosen career.
Our exciting apprenticeships come with excellent pay and conditions of employment, generous holiday entitlement, and pension scheme.
We also offer work experience where we can assist you in gaining knowledge for your course or qualification. Work experience provides many benefits, giving you skills and experience, and helping you to choose the right career path.
If you have any questions, please email recruitment@bwcet.com
Learning Support Assistant
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Hours: 1 Post - Full Time (37 hours), Term Time Only, Permanent 1, Post – Full Time (37 hours), Term Time Only, Fixed Term until 31st August 2024
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5-7 (£21,575 - £22,369 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 27th September, 2023
Days Remaining: 0
Location: Gateshead
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Hours: 5 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only + 1 week (39 weeks)
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (20,812 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 1st October, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Gateshead
Cleaner
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

Hours: 23.5 hours per week, all year round (52 weeks) (7am-9am Monday to Friday and 3pm – 5.45pm Monday to Thursday, 2.30pm – 5pm Friday)
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£20,812 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 1st October, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Sunderland
Teacher of Art (and possibly Photography and Textiles)
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

Hours: Maternity cover – Temporary, full time position from 1st January 2024 expected to be 2 terms
Grade: MPS1-6/UPS1-3 (£28,000 - £43,685 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 1st October, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Sunderland
Head of ICT & Computer Science
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

Hours: Full time, Permanent
Grade: MPS 1-6/UPS 1-3 (£28,000 - £43,685 per annum) +TLR1a £8,706 pa
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 1st October, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Sunderland
Head of Health & Social Care
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

Hours: Full time, Permanent
Grade: MPS 1-6/UPS 1-3 (£28,000 - £43,685 per annum) +TLR2b £5,024 pa
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 1st October, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Sunderland
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham

Hours: 6 hours 15 minutes per week, Term Time Only, Permanent
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£20,812 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 1st October, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Durham
Deputy Headteacher
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

Hours: Full time
Grade: L6-L10 (£50,368- £55,633 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 4th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 7
Location: Gateshead
Deputy Headteacher
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw

Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Grade: L6 – L10 (£50,122 – £55,360 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 4th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 7
Location: Gateshead
Level 3 SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw

Hours: 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Temporary
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£22,777 - £24,054 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 4th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 7
Location: Gateshead
Teacher of History
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Grade: MPS/UPS (£28,000 - £43,685 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 5th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 8
Location: Gateshead
Teacher of Science
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

Hours: Full Time
Grade: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£28,000- £43,685 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 8th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 11
Location: Gateshead
Administration Assistant (Cover)
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

Hours: 37 hrs per week, Term Time Only, plus 10 days, Permanent (Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am – 3pm)
Grade: Grade E SCP 8-11 £22,777 - £24,054, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 8th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 11
Location: Sunderland
Examination Invigilator
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

Hours: As advised
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£20,812 per annum), Pro rata
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 8th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 11
Location: Durham
Class Teacher
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Stanley

Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Grade: MPS 1 – UPS 3 (£28,000 - £43,685)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 12th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 15
Location: Durham
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Stanley

Hours: 37 hours per week, Temporary until 31/08/2024, TTO (38 weeks per year)
Grade: Grade E SCP 8-11 (£22,777- £24,054, per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 12th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 15
Location: Durham
Mobile Cook in Charge
Central HQ

Hours: 25 hours per week
Grade: Grade F (£25,409- £27,852)
Phase/Establishment Type: N/A
Closing Date: 17th October, 2023
Days Remaining: 20
Location: Gateshead
Mobile Cook in Charge
Central HQ

Hours: 25 Hours per Week, Permanent, Term Time Only + 3 Days
Grade: https://bishopwilkinsoncetrust.postingpanda.uk/job/404580
Phase/Establishment Type: N/A
Closing Date: 5th November, 2023
Days Remaining: 39
Location: Gateshead