Class Teacher

Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AS

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 May 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/27 in the first instance (with the potential for the role to extend beyond this date subject to budget)
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated and reflective teacher who:

• has high expectations for all learners
• can inspire, challenge and nurture every pupil
• is committed to working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

Applications are warmly welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced practitioners.

What the school offers its staff

At Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School, we believe every child deserves to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.Situated at the heart of a richly diverse community, our four-form entry Church school is a place where children feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.

We are incredibly proud of the progress our pupils make during their time with us, reflected in consistently strong SATs results and recognised in our 2023 Ofsted inspection, where we were graded Good. Inspectors described our school as:

“Pupils are safe and happy at this friendly, welcoming school. Their conduct is exemplary in lessons and around school.”

Our Christian values and strong sense of spirituality underpin all that we do, creating a nurturing and highly inclusive environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to grow, thrive and succeed.

What We Offer

• A welcoming Church school at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community
• Enthusiastic, motivated children who love learning and enjoy coming to school
• Supportive families and strong home-school partnerships
• A stimulating, attractive and well-resourced learning environment
• A caring and dedicated staff team committed to professional growth and wellbeing
• A creative and engaging curriculum designed to inspire every learner

If you are looking for a school where you can make a genuine impact, develop professionally and become part of a warm and ambitious community, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School website
• Email address: office.ravensthorpejun@kirkleeseducation.uk
• Phone number: 01924 907082
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ravensthorpe-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-junior-school

Arranging a visit to Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.ravensthorpejun@kirkleeseducation.uk.

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