2027/2028 Vacancies
Applications are now open for our 2027/28 Initial Teacher Training programme at Laidlaw Schools Trust.
Whether you’re looking to train as a primary or secondary teacher, our programme combines hands-on experience in the classroom with academic study, expert mentoring and support throughout your training year.
Explore our current vacancies below to find the right opportunity for you. Places are limited and applications will close as vacancies are filled, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Primary Vacancies
| School | Placements Available |
|---|---|
| Academy 360 (Sunderland) | 1 |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy (Newcastle) | 1 |
| Excelsior Academy (Newcastle) | 1 |
| Oxclose Primary Academy (Washington) | 1 |
| Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy (Durham) | 1 |
| South Hylton Primary Academy (Sunderland) | 1 |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy (Newcastle) | 1 |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy (Newcastle) | 1 |
Secondary Vacancies
| School | Subjects Available |
|---|---|
| Beacon of Light (Sunderland) | English, Maths & Science |
| Excelsior Academy (Newcastle) | English, Maths, Science, Art & Design, Spanish |
| Oxclose Community Academy (Washington) | Geography |
| Sedgefield Community College (Durham) | English, Maths, History, RE, Geography, Spanish, PE, Computer Science, Health & Social Care, Design & Technology, Art & Design |