Class Teacher Y3/Y4
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 January 2026 |
| Location: | Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5EP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | dc7f2500-ec6f-4993-ac8d-2be5c4c71a7f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education
§ Essential- Qualified Teacher Status.
§ Desirable- Higher Degree/Postgraduate qualifications
How identified- Application
Professional Development
§ Essential Evidence of commitment to personal professional development
§ Desirable- Coaching and Mentoring Skills · Emergency 1st aid or Paediatric 1st aid Training
§ How identified- Application
Experience
§ Essential-To have experience of planning and delivering the curriculum as appropriate for the role.
§ Desirable- Ability to teach across full primary age. · Experience of planning and delivering within a team. · Experience of teaching mixed age classes. · Experience of working with vulnerable children and those with Special Educational needs or EHCP’s
How identified- Application · References · Interview
Specialist knowledge
§ Essential- Knowledge of all aspects of the National Curriculum. · Ability to meet the needs of all pupils. · Commitment to champion the disadvantaged learner and the vulnerable. · Ability to teach consistent, high quality and well[1]resourced lessons.
§ Desirable- Use of interactive teaching aids in lessons. · Willingness to lead a curriculum subject
How identified- Application · References · Interview
Personal qualities
§ Essential- Good organisational skills. · Good communication skills. · Excellent classroom organisation. · Enthusiasm and commitment to the aims and objectives of the school. · Self-reliant and motivated.
§ Desirable- Willingness to take part in a range of whole school activities
How identified- Application · References · Interview
Attitude and disposition
§ Essential- Passionate · Reliable · Intrepid · Dependable · Empathetic · Good team player · Positive attitude towards pupils and parents · Good sense of humour
§ Desirable-Evidence of outside interests.
How identified- Application · References · Interview
Resilience
§ Essential- Works productively in a pressurised environment and supports others to do so. · Acts calmly during difficult circumstances and recovers quickly from setbacks
§ Desirable- Ability to manage challenging behaviour (Verbal and Physical)
How identified- Personal Statement · Interview
What the school offers its staff
In return we will offer you:· A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children· Excellent opportunities for continued professional development· Dedicated release time· A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team· A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community.
Further details about the role
For more information about our wonderful school please visit https://groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk or to arrange a school visit and for an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please call Rebecca Procter 01423 506060 or emailbusiness.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk.If you would like to come and visit school we have two slots available Monday 12th January at 10am and 4pm and Monday 18th January at 9am and 4pm. Other times may be available please ring school.
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.
Education
§ Essential- Qualified Teacher Status.
§ Desirable- Higher Degree/Postgraduate qualifications
How identified- Application
Professional Development
§ Essential Evidence of commitment to personal professional development
§ Desirable- Coaching and Mentoring Skills · Emergency 1st aid or Paediatric 1st aid Training
§ How identified- Application
Experience
§ Essential-To have experience of planning and delivering the curriculum as appropriate for the role.
§ Desirable- Ability to teach across full primary age. · Experience of planning and delivering within a team. · Experience of teaching mixed age classes. · Experience of working with vulnerable children and those with Special Educational needs or EHCP’s
How identified- Application · References · Interview
Specialist knowledge
§ Essential- Knowledge of all aspects of the National Curriculum. · Ability to meet the needs of all pupils. · Commitment to champion the disadvantaged learner and the vulnerable. · Ability to teach consistent, high quality and well[1]resourced lessons.
§ Desirable- Use of interactive teaching aids in lessons. · Willingness to lead a curriculum subject
How identified- Application · References · Interview
Personal qualities
§ Essential- Good organisational skills. · Good communication skills. · Excellent classroom organisation. · Enthusiasm and commitment to the aims and objectives of the school. · Self-reliant and motivated.
§ Desirable- Willingness to take part in a range of whole school activities
How identified- Application · References · Interview
Attitude and disposition
§ Essential- Passionate · Reliable · Intrepid · Dependable · Empathetic · Good team player · Positive attitude towards pupils and parents · Good sense of humour
§ Desirable-Evidence of outside interests.
How identified- Application · References · Interview
Resilience
§ Essential- Works productively in a pressurised environment and supports others to do so. · Acts calmly during difficult circumstances and recovers quickly from setbacks
§ Desirable- Ability to manage challenging behaviour (Verbal and Physical)
How identified- Personal Statement · Interview
What the school offers its staff
In return we will offer you:· A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children· Excellent opportunities for continued professional development· Dedicated release time· A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team· A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community.
Further details about the role
For more information about our wonderful school please visit https://groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk or to arrange a school visit and for an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please call Rebecca Procter 01423 506060 or emailbusiness.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk.If you would like to come and visit school we have two slots available Monday 12th January at 10am and 4pm and Monday 18th January at 9am and 4pm. Other times may be available please ring school.
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.