EYFS Class Teacher

Keeble Gateway Academy, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1TS

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 May 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,101- £45,352 per annum.
• Pay scale: MPS M3-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, nurturing, inspiring and enthusiastic class teacher on a full-time basis to work within our Early Years provision. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, passionate and hard-working, who enjoys the rewards of working with children, and who shares our values of love, kindness, self-belief and aspiration.

• Create and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate play based-learning experiences, following the EYFS framework and promoting curiosity, independence and early learning skills.
• Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, fostering positive relationships and children’s social, emotional and communication development.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, colleagues, governors and Elevate MAT to support each child’s progress and well-being.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
• Use high-quality observation, assessment and interactions to identify children’s needs, plan next steps and ensure strong progress across all EYFS areas.
• Maintain safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor environments tailored to diverse developmental needs.
• Bring fresh ideas, motivation and a commitment to continuous improvement, making a clear impact on pupil attainment and outcomes.
• Consistently model positive attitudes, values and behaviours that support children’s learning and development.

What the school offers its staff

Salary: MPS M3-M6 £37,101- £45,352 per annum.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 1 FTE

Keeble Gateway Academy is located in the market town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The academy opened in September 2019 and is proud to be part of Elevate Multi Academy Trust.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to join our dedicated team. We are passionate about ensuring our school is a place where children feel safe, happy and valued, and where they are supported to achieve their full potential. Our learning environment is engaging and inspiring, and we have high expectations for our pupils’ academic progress as well as their personal, social and emotional development.

There are two available school visit slots: Wednesday 21 January at 13:30 or Tuesday 27 January at 16:00. To book a visit, please contact the school office atadmin@keeblegatewayacademy.orgor call 01845 448227.

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.

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Main Scale Teacher job description.pdf - 111 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher person specification KS1 KS2.pdf - 121 KB (opens in new tab)

About Keeble Gateway Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Keeble Gateway Academy website
• Email address: admin@keeblegatewayacademy.org
• Phone number: 01845 448227
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/keeble-gateway-academy

Keeble Gateway Academy School is a happy and nurturing school, where children are able to
achieve their absolute potential through feeling safe, and valued as individuals. We are looking to
appoint a Class Teacher to join our committed staffing team.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher with a good knowledge of
the primary curriculum who are committed to delivering high standards of teaching and learning
within our academy. The successful candidate will have the ability to provide a high-quality
learning experience as well as the enthusiasm and energy to engage and motivate all pupils.
Keeble Gateway Academy is part of the Elevate Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust prides itself on
achieving high standards which are well above the national average. Keeble Gateway Academy
is looking a driven Class Teacher to continue driving strong standards.

Arranging a visit to Keeble Gateway Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@keeblegatewayacademy.org.

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