Class Teacher - Maternity cover

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

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01/01/2027, or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher - Maternity cover job summary

Woodthorpe Primary School is seeking to recruit a 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 looking for a new challenge and ECTs.

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

The Head of School will be conducting a tour of the school at 2:45pm on Tuesday 6th October or 3.30pm on Monday 19 October. Please contact admin@woodthorpe.elt.org.uk to book a place on either of these tours.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Woodthorpe Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodthorpe Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodthorpe-primary-school

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