Killinghall C.E. Primary School

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate 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 student 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.

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 full-time post, although we would consider a job-share for the post.

Early Careers teachers are welcome to apply.

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. Please contact Mrs Thompson or Mrs Benson, our administrators, to arrange a visit on 01423 506307.

Applications form should be forwarded to admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk  

There is potentially more than one post; these will be fixed term until 31^st August 2026.

Closing date for applications: 3^rd April 2025.

Interviews: 24^th April 2025