KS2 Class Teacher

Birstwith Church of England Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2NJ

7 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term - One Year
Pay scale: M3 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering high-quality lessons in similar year groups.

They will be committed to creating a culture of high-expectations where every child can succeed, be fully inclusive, and have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current primary good

practice.They will be expected to be able to plan and deliver well-structured sequences of learning, provide support for pupils with SEND, work effectively as part of our staff team, and have good communication skills - working collaboratively with staff and building strong relationships with parents and families.

All teachers in our school are expected to be subject leaders – we are open to discussion about your subject strengths.

We are looking for someone who is committed to providing all children with a high-quality education – both academically and pastorally – and who is willing to invest in continued professional development.They will be keen to work in a school where behaviour is excellent and results are high.They will value good working relationships, and be able to effectively deploy support staff.They will be professional, have high aspirations, and want to work in a school where everyone is treated with respect, enabling them to achieve their best.

What the school offers its staff

Grade: MPS 3 to 6

Salary:£37,101 - £45,352 per annum pro rata

Vacancy Hours:0.8

Contract Type: Fixed Term, Part Time

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher who will be able to work as part of a professional team, and who has the expertise to provide high-quality teaching, a stimulating learning environment, and a good level of pastoral care in a mixed Year 2,3,4 class in our village primary school. This post is full time until October half term, then will be 0.8 for the rest of the academic year.

Our highly skilled and dedicated staff in our small rural school are proud to offer children a high quality education.Our friendly staff are professional and motivated, and work effectively as a team alongside our supportive community and Governing Body.

‘Caring leaders ensure wellbeing is a priority and, as a result of this, pupils and adults are able to thrive. This deeply embedded nurturing culture of the school ensures that adults and pupils treat one other well.’ SIAMS Nov 2024

We can offer you:

A warm. friendly and professional staff
An inclusive community
Welcoming, polite and hard-working children – behaviour is good.
Supportive senior leadership team
Supportive parents and governors
Whole school results which are in the top 1% nationally
Consistently good progress and attainment results
An Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school (2022)
A school that lives up to its foundation as a Church School (SIAMs, 2024)
A Headteacher with experience of supporting aspiring leaders
The opportunity to work with colleagues across two schools

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.