Classroom Teacher (1 FTE or 0.5 FTE) Early Years/Key Stage 1

Layfield Primary School, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 9TF

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: 1 FTE £32,916 to £45,352 and 0.5 FTE £16,458 to £22,676
• Pay scale: MPS1 to MPS6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a talented classroom practitioner who can make the difference for children in Early Years and KS1 within our school?

Do you…

• Have a passion and belief that all children can achieve whatever their needs, abilities and circumstances?
• Have consistent high- quality teaching skills and excellent subject knowledge to secure rapid pupil progress?
• Have the commitment to work in partnership with all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community?
• Have the willingness to teach across the primary age range?

The successful candidate will:

• Hold high expectations of the children both in terms of achievement and behaviour and be committed to raising standards.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently using their own initiative.
• Have experience of working across a range of different year groups.
• Believe passionately in creating an outstanding learning environment and opportunities to ensure all children achieve and make the best possible progress.
• Have a talent for bringing learning alive and be successful in securing children's excitement for learning.
• Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
• Have a good understanding of the national curriculum framework and adaptation.

What the school offers its staff

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Classroom Teacher Candidate Pack May 2026.pdf - 561 KB (opens in new tab)

About Layfield Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Layfield Primary School website
• Email address: info@layfield.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 786153
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/layfield-primary-school-yarm

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Layfield Primary School. We are a dedicated and passionate community, committed to providing the best possible learning environment for our children. Our aim is to nurture every child so they can reach their full potential, both academically and personally.

At Layfield Primary School, we believe that the foundation of a successful school lies in a strong, motivated, and caring staff team. Therefore, we take great care in selecting individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also enthusiastic about making a real difference in the lives of young people. If you share our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Arranging a visit to Layfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@layfield.org.uk.

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