Year Six Teacher

Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3BJ

20 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term - 11 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: MPS 1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspirational, inclusive teaching strategies,

A good understanding of the National Curriculum at KS2,

Very high standards and expectations of pupils,

Excellent strategies for giving children quality, real-time feedback that develops their knowledge, skills and understanding,

Excellent organisational skills and a commitment to school policy and practice,

Strong communication and inter-personal skills at all levels,

In-depth understanding of teaching and pedagogy,

Outstanding classroom practice and a track record of high pupil achievement,

The ability to work as part of a team,

Drive, passion and a sense of humour,

Strong commitment to continued professional development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated class teacher, passionate about the curriculum and standards, who will join us in bringing learning alive for our children through inspirational and dedicated teaching. The successful candidate will also be committed to promoting the highly effective work of our three-way federation.

What the school offers its staff

Salary/Grade: MPS 1-6

Contract: Temporary (maternity cover) September 2025- July 2026

Hours: Full Time, 1.0 FTE

A clear vision for school improvement,

Highly motivated pupils,

Improving standards and a vibrant approach to the new curriculum,

Excellent professional development,

A highly skilled, creative, committed and energetic staff team,

A highly skilled, dedicated and supportive governing body,

Strong partnerships with parents and other schools through the Swaledale Alliance.

You will be joining a dedicated team in a forward-thinking and outward-looking group of schools within a caring community atmosphere. We have been judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted and SIAMS and are committed to our own continuous improvement.

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.