Class Teacher

Woodthorpe Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 2RU

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026 (January 2027 start date considered)

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teacher Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 to £51,048 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Woodthorpe Primary School is seeking to recruit an inspiring Class Teacher who welcomes the opportunity to be innovative and pivotal in ensuring all children achieve their best.

We are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our dedicated team, who will ensure that Woodthorpe Primary School is recognised for our high quality work and our commitment to continual improvement.

You will:

• Empower our children with knowledge, ambition and self-belief
• Inspire children to reach the highest standards
• Have a passion for learning
• Have a personal determination for all children to achieve their very best
• Strive to be an outstanding teacher.

If you can help us on our journey, and want to make a difference, we are waiting to hear from you. The school welcomes applications from both experienced teachers seeking a new venture and ECTs.

Further details about our school can be found on our website www.woodthorpeprimaryschool.co.uk

A full job description, person specification and application form can be found on the Trust website https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mrs Jo Jones.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 June 2026.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ELT Primary Teacher JD and PS.pdf - 590 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodthorpe Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodthorpe Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@elt.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodthorpe-primary-school

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