Class Teacher
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate class teacher from September 2026, 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 engaging learning
- Create a safe,nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
- Assess, record and track children’s progress using ongoing observation and assessment
- Support children’s personal, social and emotional development, including positive behaviour
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and wider staff to support learning
- Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers through regular communication
- Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND pupils
- Contribute to wider school life and continuous professional development
- 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, initially until 31st August 2027.
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/school information/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 our School Office to arrange a visit on 01423 506307 or admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk
Application forms can be downloaded from our website and completed applications should be forwarded to hr@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Noon on 19th May 2026
Interviews: 21st May 2026