Class Teacher

Knayton Church of England Academy, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4AN

5 days remaining to apply

Job start date
7 September 2026
Closing date
6 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term - until the post holder returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 p.a. – £37,101 p.a

What skills and experience we're looking for

What constitutes quality and high standards in learning and teaching

Inclusion and strategies for engaging all learners

What constitutes appropriate and successful relationships with children

Child Protection in Primary School

Achieving and sustaining high standards

Effective organisational skills

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What constitutes appropriate and successful relationships with children

 Child Protection in Primary School

 Achieving and sustaining high standards

 Effective organisational skills

 Ability to work well with parents and carers

Further information Job descriptions and application form are available by contacting the academy office on 01845 537291 or email on admin@knaytonacademy.org.

Further information can also be found on the academy websitehttp://www.knaytonacademy.org.

What the school offers its staff

At Knayton, we believe that children thrive when they feel safe, valued and happy. These foundations enable them to learn effectively and achieve their very best. We hold exceptionally high expectations for all children, and our children consistently achieve remarkable outcomes. We are looking for an enthusiastic classroom practitioner who is committed to helping every child fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will be passionate about how children learn, and relentless in their determination to ensure all children succeed.

As a school, we are deeply committed to the professional development of our staff, nurturing confident, reflective practitioners who take pride in being part of our caring and collaborative team. As a small school, teamwork is essential, and we are seeking a strong team player who is willing to contribute positively to all aspects of school 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.

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.