Teacher

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Thorngumbald; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Class Teacher for maternity cover at Thorngumbald Primary School. The role requires building strong relationships with students and families, promoting a nurturing environment, and supporting children's emotional wellbeing. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers who are passionate about inclusion and dedicated to making a positive impact. This full-time position runs from December 2025 to August 2026 and offers ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team collaboration

Positive teaching environment

Qualifications

• Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.
• Passion for inclusion and collaboration.
• Experience in building relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Bring creativity, enthusiasm, and high expectations for every learner.
• Contribute to our reflective, supportive team culture.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

High expectations for every learner

Understanding behavior as communication

Commitment to trauma- and neuro-informed practice

Job description

Overview

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Full Time Main Scale Teacher

Fixed Term: December 2025 - August 2026

(Early Career Teachers welcome to apply)

At Thorngumbald Primary School, we believe that relationships are the heart of learning. We are a nurturing, inclusive school where every child is valued, understood, and supported to flourish. Guided by our STAR values - Security, Teamwork, Aspiration and Resilience - we work together to create a safe, compassionate and inspiring environment for our children, families, and staff.

We are looking for a teacher to join our caring team to cover maternity leave from December 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who shares our belief that children thrive when they feel safe, connected, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Bring creativity, enthusiasm, and high expectations for every learner.
• Understand behaviour as communication and be committed to trauma- and neuro-informed practice.
• Contribute to our reflective, supportive team culture where staff wellbeing is valued.

What we offer

• A school community where kindness, care and nurture are at the centre of all we do.
• A supportive team that works collaboratively to make a real difference for children.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A positive, purposeful environment where you can truly enjoy teaching.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We warmly encourage visits to the school so you can experience our ethos in action.

To arrange a visit, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Wilson

Apply and next steps

If you are an educator who is passionate about inclusion, believes in the power of relationships, and wants to make a meaningful impact in children\'s lives, we would love to hear from you.