Year 4 Class Teacher
Killinghall Church of England Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2DW30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2025
Closing date
16 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
16 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Year 4 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 pupil 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 primary education and the importance of developing a growth mindset from a young age.
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 maternity cover commencing in November 2025. The post is full-time post.
We would welcome experienced teachers.
Main scale teacher 1 – 6.
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. 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.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Benson to arrange a visit on admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk / 01423 506307.
Applications form should be forwarded to hr@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 16th October 2025.
Interviews: 22nd October 2025.
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload 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
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Killinghall Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk
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 hr@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk.
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