Class Teacher Y3/Y4

Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5EP

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Spring & Summer 2026
• Pay scale: MPS, 3-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Education

§ Essential- Qualified Teacher Status.

§ Desirable- Higher Degree/Postgraduate qualifications

How identified- Application

Professional Development

§ Essential Evidence of commitment to personal professional development

§ Desirable- Coaching and Mentoring Skills · Emergency 1st aid or Paediatric 1st aid Training

§ How identified- Application

Experience

§ Essential-To have experience of planning and delivering the curriculum as appropriate for the role.

§ Desirable- Ability to teach across full primary age. · Experience of planning and delivering within a team. · Experience of teaching mixed age classes. · Experience of working with vulnerable children and those with Special Educational needs or EHCP’s

How identified- Application · References · Interview

Specialist knowledge

§ Essential- Knowledge of all aspects of the National Curriculum. · Ability to meet the needs of all pupils. · Commitment to champion the disadvantaged learner and the vulnerable. · Ability to teach consistent, high quality and well[1]resourced lessons.

§ Desirable- Use of interactive teaching aids in lessons. · Willingness to lead a curriculum subject

How identified- Application · References · Interview

Personal qualities

§ Essential- Good organisational skills. · Good communication skills. · Excellent classroom organisation. · Enthusiasm and commitment to the aims and objectives of the school. · Self-reliant and motivated.

§ Desirable- Willingness to take part in a range of whole school activities

How identified- Application · References · Interview

Attitude and disposition

§ Essential- Passionate · Reliable · Intrepid · Dependable · Empathetic · Good team player · Positive attitude towards pupils and parents · Good sense of humour

§ Desirable-Evidence of outside interests.

How identified- Application · References · Interview

Resilience

§ Essential- Works productively in a pressurised environment and supports others to do so. · Acts calmly during difficult circumstances and recovers quickly from setbacks

§ Desirable- Ability to manage challenging behaviour (Verbal and Physical)

How identified- Personal Statement · Interview

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:· A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children· Excellent opportunities for continued professional development· Dedicated release time· A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team· A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community.

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.

For more information about our wonderful school please visit https://groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk or to arrange a school visit and for an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please call Rebecca Procter 01423 506060 or emailbusiness.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk.If you would like to come and visit school we have two slots available Monday 12th January at 10am and 4pm and Monday 18th January at 9am and 4pm. Other times may be available please ring school.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 281 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School website
• Email address: business.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01423 506060
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harrogate-grove-road-community-primary-school

Grove Road is one of the most diverse maintained primary schools in North Yorkshire and as such we can offer many opportunities for professional development and to gain a wide range of experience.

Arranging a visit to Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email business.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk.

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