Year 4 Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Year 4 class teacher for a full-time maternity cover starting in November 2025. The ideal candidate will have a Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for providing high-quality education. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons and assessing pupil progress to support their holistic development. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers who are resilient and dynamic in their approach to learning.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Engaged student community

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assess pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons according to the school curriculum.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Creative lesson planning

Pupil assessment

Classroom management

Passion for primary education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Year 4 class teacher 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 pupil 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 creative and engaging lessons in accordance with the school curriculum.
• Assess pupil progress through a variety of methods and provide constructive feedback to pupils and parents.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and respected.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support the overall development and well-being of our children.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay abreast of educational trends and best practices.
• Be passionate about primary education and the importance of developing a growth mindset from a young age.

What the school offers its staff

• 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 maternity cover commencing in November 2025. The post is a full-time role.

We would welcome experienced teachers.

Main scale teacher 1 – 6.

Applications and safeguarding

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/schoolinformation/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. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Benson to arrange a visit on [e-mail] / 01423 506307.

Applications form should be forwarded to [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 16th October 2025.

Interviews: 22nd October 2025.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); medical; online and social media prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.