Work with Us at Burnside Primary School

Staff who help children thrive

At Burnside Primary School, all adults who work with our children are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and ambitious environment where every child is supported to thrive.

As part of Northumberland County Council, we value dedicated, skilled staff who share our commitment to high standards, inclusion and positive outcomes for children.

Job opportunities

From time to time, vacancies arise as members of our team move on to new opportunities or as we develop new roles to better meet the needs of our pupils. When positions become available, they are advertised on this page, locally, and where appropriate, nationally.

Why work at Burnside Primary School?

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to grow and develop within a collaborative team
• Clear safeguarding practices and a child-centred ethos

Safeguarding and suitability

All roles at Burnside Primary School are considered customer-facing. Applicants must therefore have a level of spoken English sufficient to carry out the role effectively, in line with the Immigration Act 2016.

Burnside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection processes follow the guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including appropriate safeguarding and social media checks.