Class Teacher

Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6QN

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 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, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - July 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required from September 2026

Class Teacher KS1 or KS2

FTE 1.0 Maternity cover post

Main Pay Scale M1- M6

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our experienced, happy, and hardworking team. The post is for either KS1 or KS2 candidates.The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and creative approach, with a willingness to share their skills, and love of teaching, with our dedicated, established team. The school has a strong commitment to creative learning and the outside curriculum. Applications from ECT are welcome.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Is an outstanding teacher with a passion for, and an understanding of working with children
• Has an excellent knowledge of the curriculum
• Is committed to nurturing the development of young children and is able to establish a rapport with children and parents.
• Has a commitment to inclusive education and a genuine desire to work co-operatively with parents, key school staff and other professionals.
• Is hard working and enthusiastic
• Is able to work as part of a team to achieve the very best for our children.
• Will be creative, flexible and possess a good sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• A highly supportive environment
• Outstanding colleagues to support, coach and inspire your developing practice
• A well - equipped, well maintained school
• Your own iPad and lap top
• Large well-equipped outdoor learning
• A strong culture of creative learning

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.

Please note there is no flexibility on the grading of this position. This post is subject to enhanced DBS, suitable references and medical clearance.

Application details: Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk under Vacancies/Teaching Posts,

CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.

We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Miss Karen O’Donnell -headteacher@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk

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.

Additional documents

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

Application form Class Teacher.docx - 442 KB (opens in new tab)

Child protection statement.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

How to apply Teacher Sept 2026.pdf - 44.7 KB (opens in new tab)

teaching-job-description.pdf - 110 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 484 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School website
• Email address: stthompson@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sherburn-in-elmet-athelstan-community-primary-school

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