
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
Mobile Cook in Charge
Central HQ

Hours: 25 hours per week
Grade: Grade F, SCP 14 – 19 (£27,334 - £29,777 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: N/A
Closing Date: 28th November, 2023
Days Remaining: 0
Location: Gateshead
Cumbria Computing Hub Primary Lead
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Hours: 7.5
Grade: L3 (£49,574 per annum) pro rata
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 29th November, 2023
Days Remaining: 0
Location: Gateshead
School Administrator
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks), Fixed term until 31st August 2024
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5-7 (£23,500 to £24,294 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 30th November, 2023
Days Remaining: 1
Location: Gateshead
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Hours: 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Temporary linked to funding
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£24,702 - £25,979 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Durham
Teacher of Chemistry
St Leonard’s Catholic School, Durham

Hours: 1fte
Grade: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£30,000- £46,525 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Durham
Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
St Leonard’s Catholic School, Durham

Hours: 1fte
Grade: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£30,000- £46,525 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Durham
Teacher of Physics
St Leonard’s Catholic School, Durham

Hours: Full time, Temporary
Grade: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£30,000- £46,525 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Durham
Teacher of Geography
St Leonard’s Catholic School, Durham

Hours: 1 fte
Grade: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£30,000- £46,525 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Durham
Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover)
St Leonard’s Catholic School, Durham

Hours: Full time, Fixed Term Contract February 2025 or upon the return of the substantive postholder, whichever is sooner.
Grade: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£30,000- £46,525 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Durham
Teacher of English
St Leonard’s Catholic School, Durham

Hours: Full time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2024
Grade: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 (£30,000- £46,525 per annum)
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Durham
Supervisory Assistant
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Hours: 6 hours 15 minutes per week, Permanent, Term Time Only (38 weeks)
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£22,737 per annum) pro rata
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Gateshead
Teaching Assistant – Level 3 (Linked to EHCP funding)
St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Temporary, Term Time Only (8:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday – 6.5 hours per day)
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£24,702 - £29,777 per annum, pro rata + SEND Allowance of £1455)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Gateshead
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School, Birtley

Hours: 6 hours per week
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (22,727 per annum, pro rata)
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 3rd December, 2023
Days Remaining: 4
Location: Gateshead
Secondary School Administrator
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

Hours: 37 hrs per week, Term Time Only plus 10 days (40 weeks per annum) (Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am – 3pm)
Grade: Grade E SCP 8-11 (£24,702 - £25,979 per annum), pro rata
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 7th December, 2023
Days Remaining: 8
Location: Sunderland
Caretaker
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Lanchester

Hours: 37 hours per week, Permanent, Full Year
Grade: Grade D SCP 5-7, £23,500-£24,294
Phase/Establishment Type: Primary
Closing Date: 7th December, 2023
Days Remaining: 8
Location: Durham
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Hours: 35 hours
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£24,702 - £25,979 per annum) pro rata
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 11th December, 2023
Days Remaining: 12
Location: Sunderland
Primary School Teaching Assistant
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green

Hours: 37 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only plus 1 week (39 weeks per annum)
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£24,702 - £25,979 per annum) pro rata
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 11th December, 2023
Days Remaining: 12
Location: Gateshead
Exam Invigilator
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Hours: Casual
Grade: £12.00 per hour
Phase/Establishment Type: secondary
Closing Date: 11th December, 2023
Days Remaining: 12
Location: Gateshead
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Hours: 8 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year), Permanent
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£22,737 per annum), pro rata
Phase/Establishment Type: primary
Closing Date: 14th December, 2023
Days Remaining: 15
Location: Sunderland