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EYFS Class Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 16 January 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 February 2026
Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1TS
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: d895e440-e699-4e08-b4bc-1f498ae5bffb

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, nurturing, inspiring and enthusiastic class teacher on a full-time basis to work within our Early Years provision. 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.

• Create and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate play based-learning experiences, following the EYFS framework and promoting curiosity, independence and early learning skills.
• Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, fostering positive relationships and children’s social, emotional and communication development.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, colleagues, governors and Elevate MAT to support each child’s progress and well-being.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
• Use high-quality observation, assessment and interactions to identify children’s needs, plan next steps and ensure strong progress across all EYFS areas.
• Maintain safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor environments tailored to diverse developmental needs.
• Bring fresh ideas, motivation and a commitment to continuous improvement, making a clear impact on pupil attainment and outcomes.
• Consistently model positive attitudes, values and behaviours that support children’s learning and development.

What the school offers its staff

Salary: MPS M3-M6 £37,101- £45,352 per annum.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 1 FTE

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.

There are two available school visit slots: Wednesday 21 January at 13:30 or Tuesday 27 January at 16:00. To book a visit, please contact the school office atadmin@keeblegatewayacademy.orgor call 01845 448227.

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.

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