Maternity Cover Class Teacher

Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7ES

39 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time working Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - To be confirmed - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to plan relevant and stimulating learning experiences for all our children.
• Excellent teaching and learning practices
• The ability to form excellent relationships with parents and children
• The ability to work as part of a whole school team

What the school offers its staff

Sutton in Craven Community Primary School is a 1 form entry primary school. We are situated in Sutton in Craven in North Yorkshire, close to Keighley & Skipton.

At Sutton CP School, we strive to equip all our children with all the skills and knowledge they need to be the very best version of themselves in today’s society. Our children will grow to work in industries we cannot even imagine as yet and it is a privilege, as part of our role, to open their eyes to all possibilities that lie ahead, and provide them with a variety of experiences to build their cultural capital, ask questions confidently and make informed choices as part of a wider community.

We recognise the level of change that is required in our world today to improve our children’s life chances but remain hopeful that through providing many opportunities, our children will go on to be successful, independent members of our society with happy memories rooted here at Sutton CP.

We are seeking to appoint a KS2 class teacher, to start in September 2025, to work with us in building these memories and experiences for our children. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our supportive and friendly team.

You can benefit from:

• Working with a friendly and supportive team
• A structured programme of training and CPD.
• Induction Programme for all new staff.
• Support and mentoring where appropriate.

Further details about the role

We are looking for conscientious professionals who can show a commitment to the ethos and values of Sutton in Craven Community Primary School.

Sutton in Craven Community Primary School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our children.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate their understanding and appreciation of safeguarding at interview.

If you feel that you would like to join our friendly and supportive team we would like to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

Please note: CVs are not accepted for this post.

Interested candidates can arrange a visit to the schoolby contacting administrator@suttoncp.uk

Key Dates

Closing date and shortlisting for applications is: Monday 12th May 2025

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 20th May 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 administrator@suttoncp.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Person Specification September 2025 (Mat Cover).docx - 352 KB (opens in new tab)

JD - Teacher Job Description September 2025 (Mat Cover).docx - 357 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School website
• Email address: administrator@suttoncp.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sutton-in-craven-community-primary-school

A one-form entry school with a standard number of 30 pupils in each year group based in the beautiful North Yorkshire village of Sutton in Craven. Our school borders the village park with access to facilities that are enjoyed by children and adults alike. Teachers and support staff all work hard to maintain a safe and happy school where children are valued and encouraged to become enthusiastic and lifelong learners.

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