Maternity Cover Class Teacher

Knayton Church of England Academy, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4AN

7 days remaining to apply

Job start date
9 March 2026
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term - N/A - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £39,556 per annum
Pay scale: M1 - M4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Grade: M1 - M4

Salary:£32,916 - £39,556 per annum

Contract Type: Temporary until the post holder returns (Maternity Cover)

Hours of work: 1.0 FTE

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Class Teacher to join our dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic staff team.

At Knayton, we believe that children thrive when they feel safe, valued and happy. These foundations enable them to learn effectively and achieve their very best. We hold exceptionally high expectations for all children, and our children consistently achieve remarkable outcomes. We are looking for an enthusiastic classroom practitioner who is committed to helping every child fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will be passionate about how children learn, and relentless in their determination to ensure all children succeed.

What the school offers its staff

As a school, we are deeply committed to the professional development of our staff, nurturing confident, reflective practitioners who take pride in being part of our caring and collaborative team. As a small school, teamwork is essential, and we are seeking a strong team player who is willing to contribute positively to all aspects of school life.

How to apply

Please return your completed application form to admin@knaytonacademy.org. Please ensure that all parts of the application form are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Post reference number REC/KNA/000001142

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.