EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher
Killinghall Church of England Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2DW40 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Summer Term
Closing date
3 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - to 31/8/2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate class teacher to join our dynamic team at Killinghall CE Primary School. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a positive learning environment for our children. As a class teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and supporting the holistic development of each child in your care.
We are looking for someone who is a fantastic, resilient, dynamic classroom practitioner. Someone who is energetic, passionate and able to drive aspirations and 'bring about the best' for all members of our community. We encourage our teachers to inspire and excite children with creative approaches to teaching and learning. Ultimately, we want our teachers to live out our school vision and to ‘strive, share and shine’.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons in accordance with the school curriculum.
- Assess pupil progress through a variety of methods and provide constructive feedback to pupils and parents.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and respected.
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support the overall development and well-being of our children.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay abreast of educational trends and best practices.
- Be passionate about early years and the importance of developing a growth mindset from a young age.
Killinghall CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy https://www.killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk/n-yorks/primary/killinghall/site/pages/schoolinformation/safeguarding and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A bright future with professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching career.
- A committed, genuinely supportive team – all keen to work together and live out our vision together.
- Amazing children to work with – who we believe CAN achieve great things.
- A friendly, happy school with a commitment to knowing each member of the school community and the part they play.
This is a full-time post, although we would consider a job-share for the post.
Early Careers Teachers are welcome to apply.
Main Scale Teacher 1 – 6.
Further details about the role
Applications are invited from qualified teaching professionals who have the ability to share their enthusiasm, skills and passion for making a difference to learning outcomes.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Thompson or Mrs Benson in our School Office on 01423 506307.
Application forms should be forwarded to admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk
There is potentially more than one post; these will be fixed term until 31st August 2026.
Closing date for applications: 3rd April 2025.
Interviews: 24th April 2025
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Killinghall Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 188 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01423 506307
Killinghall Church of England Primary is a nurturing place where we embrace the spirit of community and learning, rooted in the vision of 'we strive, we share, we shine'.
As a Church of England Primary School, our foundation is deeply grounded in faith, compassion, and academic excellence, instilling in our pupils the belief that effort is the key to unlocking their true potential. We believe in nurturing not only the minds but also the hearts of our young learners, fostering an environment where they can grow, learn, and truly shine.
We celebrate the growth mindset, recognising that intelligence and abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. Our committed staff, supportive community and our school vision converge to create an educational journey where each child is encouraged to strive for their personal best, share their unique gifts with others, and ultimately shine brightly in the world.
We are proud of our school and we hope you can see why.
Arranging a visit to Killinghall Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk.
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