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Class Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 09 May 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 June 2026
Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AS
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: c70c5b4f-1f8b-4852-b335-eccb1f328616

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated and reflective teacher who:

• has high expectations for all learners
• can inspire, challenge and nurture every pupil
• is committed to working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

Applications are warmly welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced practitioners.

What the school offers its staff

At Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School, we believe every child deserves to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.Situated at the heart of a richly diverse community, our four-form entry Church school is a place where children feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.

We are incredibly proud of the progress our pupils make during their time with us, reflected in consistently strong SATs results and recognised in our 2023 Ofsted inspection, where we were graded Good. Inspectors described our school as:

“Pupils are safe and happy at this friendly, welcoming school. Their conduct is exemplary in lessons and around school.”

Our Christian values and strong sense of spirituality underpin all that we do, creating a nurturing and highly inclusive environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to grow, thrive and succeed.

What We Offer

• A welcoming Church school at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community
• Enthusiastic, motivated children who love learning and enjoy coming to school
• Supportive families and strong home-school partnerships
• A stimulating, attractive and well-resourced learning environment
• A caring and dedicated staff team committed to professional growth and wellbeing
• A creative and engaging curriculum designed to inspire every learner

If you are looking for a school where you can make a genuine impact, develop professionally and become part of a warm and ambitious community, we would love to hear from you.

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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