Year 5 Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6QN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7949d426-fe59-43ef-82d7-4a469d86716f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a practitioner who:
• Is an outstanding teacher with a passion for, and an understanding of working with children
• Has an excellent knowledge of the curriculum
• Is committed to nurturing the development of young children and is able to establish a rapport with children and parents.
• Has a commitment to inclusive education and a genuine desire to work co-operatively with parents, key school staff and other professionals.
• Is hard working and enthusiastic
• Is able to work as part of a team to achieve the very best for our children.
• Will be creative, flexible and possess a good sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you
• A highly supportive environment
• Outstanding colleagues to support, coach and inspire your developing practice
• A well - equipped, well maintained school
• Your own iPad and lap top
• Large well-equipped outdoor learning
• A strong culture of creative learning
Further details about the role
Main Pay Scale 3-6
We are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated KS2 teacher to join our experienced, happy, and hardworking team, working in a year 5 class. The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and creative approach, with a willingness to share their skills, and love of teaching, with our dedicated, established team. The school has a strong commitment to creative learning and the outside curriculum.
We are looking for a practitioner who:
• Is an outstanding teacher with a passion for, and an understanding of working with children
• Has an excellent knowledge of the curriculum
• Is committed to nurturing the development of young children and is able to establish a rapport with children and parents.
• Has a commitment to inclusive education and a genuine desire to work co-operatively with parents, key school staff and other professionals.
• Is hard working and enthusiastic
• Is able to work as part of a team to achieve the very best for our children.
• Will be creative, flexible and possess a good sense of humour.
We can offer you
• A highly supportive environment
• Outstanding colleagues to support, coach and inspire your developing practice
• A well - equipped, well maintained school
• Your own iPad and lap top
• Large well-equipped outdoor learning
• A strong culture of creative learning
Please note there is no flexibility on the grading of this position. This post is subject to enhanced DBS, suitable references and medical clearance.
Application details: Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk under Vacancies/Teaching Posts, or may be requested via email stthompson@athelstan,n-yorks.sch.uk.
CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.
We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request
If you would like more information about the role please contact Miss Karen O’Donnell -headteacher@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
Visits to the school can be offered on the dates shown below. If these dates are not suitable then a tour can be provided on the day of the interview
Wednesday January 21st 10am or 3.30pm
Tuesday January 27th10am only
Wednesday January 28th 10am or 3.30pm
Closing date for applications is Monday February 2nd 2026 9am
Interviews will take place on Thursday February 12th 2026
NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications or services from
agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse
community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
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.
We are looking for a practitioner who:
• Is an outstanding teacher with a passion for, and an understanding of working with children
• Has an excellent knowledge of the curriculum
• Is committed to nurturing the development of young children and is able to establish a rapport with children and parents.
• Has a commitment to inclusive education and a genuine desire to work co-operatively with parents, key school staff and other professionals.
• Is hard working and enthusiastic
• Is able to work as part of a team to achieve the very best for our children.
• Will be creative, flexible and possess a good sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you
• A highly supportive environment
• Outstanding colleagues to support, coach and inspire your developing practice
• A well - equipped, well maintained school
• Your own iPad and lap top
• Large well-equipped outdoor learning
• A strong culture of creative learning
Further details about the role
Main Pay Scale 3-6
We are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated KS2 teacher to join our experienced, happy, and hardworking team, working in a year 5 class. The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and creative approach, with a willingness to share their skills, and love of teaching, with our dedicated, established team. The school has a strong commitment to creative learning and the outside curriculum.
We are looking for a practitioner who:
• Is an outstanding teacher with a passion for, and an understanding of working with children
• Has an excellent knowledge of the curriculum
• Is committed to nurturing the development of young children and is able to establish a rapport with children and parents.
• Has a commitment to inclusive education and a genuine desire to work co-operatively with parents, key school staff and other professionals.
• Is hard working and enthusiastic
• Is able to work as part of a team to achieve the very best for our children.
• Will be creative, flexible and possess a good sense of humour.
We can offer you
• A highly supportive environment
• Outstanding colleagues to support, coach and inspire your developing practice
• A well - equipped, well maintained school
• Your own iPad and lap top
• Large well-equipped outdoor learning
• A strong culture of creative learning
Please note there is no flexibility on the grading of this position. This post is subject to enhanced DBS, suitable references and medical clearance.
Application details: Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk under Vacancies/Teaching Posts, or may be requested via email stthompson@athelstan,n-yorks.sch.uk.
CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.
We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request
If you would like more information about the role please contact Miss Karen O’Donnell -headteacher@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
Visits to the school can be offered on the dates shown below. If these dates are not suitable then a tour can be provided on the day of the interview
Wednesday January 21st 10am or 3.30pm
Tuesday January 27th10am only
Wednesday January 28th 10am or 3.30pm
Closing date for applications is Monday February 2nd 2026 9am
Interviews will take place on Thursday February 12th 2026
NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications or services from
agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse
community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
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.