Class Teacher

Kilnhurst Primary School, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5TA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: MPS (1-6) / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the potential to be an exceptional teacher.
• Believes passionately in education as the means to improve society.
• Is creative and energetic with high expectations for all learners.
• Believes in the power of relationships and can demonstrate positive, high quality interactions with young children.
• Is hard working, resilient and determined.
• Believes in the importance of inclusion and for all pupils to be included in the life of the school.
• Has excellent communication skills and has the desire to work as a proactive member of our excellent team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to team work and ensure that high standards are achieved and maintained.
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos.
• Enthusiastic and well behaved pupils who want to learn and develop their knowledge.
• A well maintained learning environment that supports pupils’ learning.
• A passionate commitment to your continuing professional development with learning routes to match your interests and ambitions.
• An opportunity to work in partnership with colleagues across the Trust.
• Recognition of the importance of work life balance. Your emotional well-being is important to us. We strive to balance life and work. We endeavour to create the best possible environment in which you can grow and enjoy a genuinely fulfilling professional life.

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.

The successful candidate will be based at Kilnhurst Primary School, a single form entry school within our Trust. This school offers a supportive leadership team dedicated to helping teachers develop their skills. Our values guide our daily actions and create a positive and supportive learning environment for all pupils. The children at our school are enthusiastic and eager to learn.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found on the White Woods Primary Academy Trust vacanies page at https://www.whitewoodsprimaryacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kilnhurst Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kilnhurst Primary School website
• Email address: s.evers@kps.wwpat.org
• Phone number: 01709 570590
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kilnhurst-primary-school

Here at Kilnhurst we do everything possible to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. One in which each child feels safe, secure and valued. As educators and role models, we are very proud of our children’s achievements and would love to share them with you. We have high expectations of everything we do at Kilnhurst Primary School, which is reflected in our school motto: Expect the Best, Give the Best, Be the Best.

Arranging a visit to Kilnhurst Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.evers@kps.wwpat.org.

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