Class Teacher - Key Stage 2 - Year 6

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Skipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity,

Job summary

Greatwood Community Primary School is seeking a Year 6 Class Teacher in Key Stage 2 to join our team for January 2027. The post is permanent and full-time, located in Skipton, North Yorkshire.

We welcome applicants who can inspire and motivate pupils, create engaging lessons and work effectively with a dedicated team to raise attainment and standards. Safeguarding and DBS checks are required; the school is part of Northern Star Academies Trust, with a strong focus on safeguarding and

Responsibilities

• Inspire, engage and motivate pupils to reach their full potential, whilst maintaining the positive ethos and core values of the school
• Create and deliver engaging lessons to diverse groups of pupils at all levels
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Work alongside a vibrant and dedicated team
• Make a noticeable impact on standards of pupil attainment and achievement by bringing fresh ideas, motivational skills and a keen focus on improvement
• Consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

Job description

Location:Skipton, North Yorkshire, Greatwood Community Primary School

Location: North Yorkshire, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary;

Job Roles: Teacher;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Key Stages: Ks2;

Application Deadline: Midnight Monday, 30th November 2026

Interview Date: Monday 7th December 2026

Expected Working Start Date: January 2027

About us

At Greatwood Community Primary School & Nursery, all our children are able to enjoy their learning and flourish in a safe and happy environment. Everyone who plays a part in Greatwood life is very proud of the school and we all strive to maintain it as a fantastic place to learn and a key part of Skipton life. We are proud to be a part of Northern Star Academies Trust and make the most of the links we have with our brilliant partner schools.

Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies positive Ofsted ratings.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)

Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Year 6 Class Teacher in Key Stage 2 to join our Team required for January 2027.

We are looking to appoint class teachers who can:

• Inspire, engage and motivate pupils to reach their full potential, whilst maintaining the positive ethos and core values of the school
• Create and deliver engaging lessons to diverse groups of pupils at all levels
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Work alongside a vibrant and dedicated team
• Make a noticeable impact on standards of pupil attainment and achievement by bringing fresh ideas, motivational skills and a keen focus on improvement
• Consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.

In return we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the children at Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery School in Skipton.

Safeguarding
Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
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