Year 2 Class Teacher

Applefields School; Great Ayton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutton Rudby Primary School in Yarm, North Yorkshire, is seeking an enthusiastic Year 2 Class Teacher on a full-time maternity cover contract. The starting salary is on the Main Pay Scale (MPS) up to £45,352, with the current pay award pending.

The successful applicant will be a well-qualified teacher who can inspire and motivate pupils, demonstrating excellent planning and assessment skills and the ability to work effectively within a strong team. Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent planning and assessment skills are essential.
• Able to inspire and motivate children.
• Willingness to work within a highly effective team.
• Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate Year 2 pupils.
• Plan lessons and assess progress effectively.
• Collaborate with a supportive school team.

Job description

Location:Yarm, North Yorkshire, Hutton Rudby Primary School

Required from approximately Monday 12th October 2026:

Year 2 Class Teacher

Full Time Contract - Main Pay Scale – Maternity Cover Contract

Starting salary capped at MPS Point 6 (MPS1 £32,916 - MPS6 £45,352 Sept 2026 pay award pending)

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an excellent Year 2 teacher to join our friendly and ambitious school. This position is offered on a maternity cover contract until the return of the substantive postholder. This is expected (but cannot be confirmed) to be at the end of this academic year.

The successful candidate will be a well-qualified teacher who is able to inspire and motivate children. Excellent planning and assessment skills are essential along with the ability to work within a highly effective team.

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

After reading the job description and person specification carefully, please complete an application form and provide a covering letter that outlines how your knowledge, skills and experience have prepared you for this post. This letter should be no longer than two sides of A4.

Applications are to be returned by 9.00am on Monday 21st September 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting will take place immediately after the closing date and applicants who are invited to interview will be informed by the end of the same day.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 24th September 2026.

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