Teacher

Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1QB

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS2

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of Hunton & Arrathorne Community Primary School wish to appoint a highly-skilled teacher with the ability to teach across the primary age range, but initially within Key Stage 1. The successful candidate will be an exceptional teacher who shares our high expectations for all children.

Hunton & Arrathorne Community Primary School is an excellent school near Bedale in North Yorkshire. We can offer an established staff team; supportive leadership; wonderfully behaved children and strong opportunities for continuous professional development. The school currently operates a five-class structure, where pupils benefit from small class sizes and great relationships.

The successful candidate will teach a Key Stage 1 class all day on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Our October 2024 Ofsted Inspection graded the school as Outstanding in EYFS, Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development, with Good in all other areas saying: ‘Pupils’ thrive at this school’

‘Leaders have embedded a broad andambitious curriculum’

The whole school community shares an ambition to further build on this in our next inspection which will be due from September 2027.

We are looking for a classroom teacher who:

• Is able to inspire children by delivering a lively, engaging and thought-provoking curriculum.

• Is able to develop excellent relationships with pupils, staff, governors and parents.

• Is able to contribute to our inclusive culture to meet the needs of all learners.

• Will share our vision of ‘caring, aspiring and excelling’.

• Is eager to take on additional responsibilities in order to contribute to the smooth running of our small community school.

• Is not afraid of hard work.

• Is able to contribute to effectively leading subjects.

• Is willing and able to follow the school’s consistent approach to pedagogy and curriculum implementation.

• Is willing to fully embrace and engage with the school’s policies and procedures.

• Is a great communicator - able to communicate with all stakeholders articulately.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• Support from an excellent staff team who are committed to driving our school forwards.

• Allocated time given to subject leadership.

• Excellent professional development opportunities through high quality CPD, with a focus on pedaogy.

• A chance to make a genuine difference to the future of our school.

• A supportive team of staff and governors who go above and beyond for our children.

• The opportunity to shape yourself as a teacher in a supportive environment.

• Access to NYC ‘Everybody Benefits’ scheme.

• A considerate culture where wellbeing is valued by leaders and governors.

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.

Find out more: Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed and encouraged. Please email headteacher@huntonarrathorne.n-yorks.sch.uk to arrange an appointment – we are happy to be flexible.

For further information about the role, or to receive an application pack, please call us on 01677 450342 and ask for Samuel Donaldson (Headteacher) or Gavin Cope (Assistant Headteacher).

Please return your completed application and supporting documents to headteacher@huntonarrathorne.nyorks.sch.uk by 9.00am on Tuesday 5th May.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS, suitable references and medical clearance and a social media check in line with KCSIE 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

We take our responsibility for Safeguarding very seriously. Any offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS, suitable references, and medical clearance.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 84 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@huntonarrathorne.n-yorks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01677450342
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hunton-and-arrathorne-community-primary-school

Hunton & Arrathorne Community Primary School is a flourishing village school with 78 pupils on currently roll. Pupils are talented staff team in five classes on a morning and four on an afternoon; we benefit from high adult / pupil ratios to ensure the best outcomes for our children.

Arranging a visit to Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@huntonarrathorne.n-yorks.sch.uk.

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