Year 2 Class Teacher

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

VIVUP vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare voucher scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Keeble Gateway Academy in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time class teacher to join our team, sharing the role with our Nursery teacher. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring practitioner with high expectations, a caring approach and strong commitment to children's learning.

We welcome applicants who communicate well with children, families and staff, and who can apply the curriculum and assessment processes effectively.

Qualifications

• An inspiring and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Caring, inclusive and positive in their approach.
• Passionate about creating enabling and ambitious learning opportunities.
• Able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
• Knowledgeable about the curriculum and assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons with high expectations for all pupils.
• Support pupil development across academic, social and emotional aspects.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the life of the school.
• Carry out the duties of a teacher as defined in pension/conditions and policy documents.

Job description

Location:Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Keeble Gateway Academy

Keeble Gateway Academy is located in the market town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The academy opened in September 2019 and is proud to be part of Elevate Multi Academy Trust.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to join our dedicated team. We are passionate about ensuring our school is a place where children feel safe, happy and valued, and where they are supported to achieve their full potential. Our learning environment is engaging and inspiring, and we have high expectations for our pupils’ academic progress as well as their personal, social and emotional development.

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic class teacher on a part-time basis to work within our team, job sharing with our current Nursery teacher.

We are looking for someone who is dedicated, passionate and hard-working, who enjoys the rewards of working with children, and who shares our values of love, kindness, self-belief and aspiration.

There are two available school visit slots, and we would strongly recommend booking a visit to meet the Headteacher and see our inspiring school site: Tuesday 3rd November at 4.30pm or Friday 6th November at 2pm.

To book a visit, please contact the school office at [e-mail] or call 01845 448227.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• An effective and passionate classroom practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Caring, inclusive and positive in their approach.
• Passionate about creating enabling and ambitious learning opportunities.
• Able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
• Knowledgeable about the curriculum and assessment processes.
• To carry out the duties of a teacher set out in the statutory conditions of employment for teachers as defined in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.

At Keeble Gateway Academy you will become part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to providing the very best for our children.

We can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive working environment
• A fantastic school community, with enthusiastic children, friendly families and supportive colleagues and leaders
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The opportunity to make an important contribution to the life of our school
• 700+ discounts on everyday essentials through VIVUP vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support

Key dates

Interview date: 25th November 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Keeble Gateway Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.