Job Description

Location:

Selby Abbey Church of England Primary School, New Ln, Selby YO8 4QB

Grade:

MPS (3 to 6)

Salary:

37,101 - 45,352 per annum

Vacancy Hours:

1.0 fte

Contract Type:

Fixed Term, Full Time





Full-time Class teacher fixed term till 31st August 2027 required for April 2026 or as soon as possible after this date.


MPS3 to MPS6 for an Upper Key Stage Two Class.


If you would like a role where every day is different and where the opportunity to make a difference at our school is appealing to you, then we would like to hear from you.


Governors are seeking to appoint a more experienced teacher in Upper Key Stage 2 with a proven track record of improving children's outcomes across the curriculum, to join our happy, hardworking and dedicated team.


This is a full-time, fixed term teaching post and is an exciting opportunity for a suitably skilled and passionate teacher to become part of our friendly, vibrant church school. This is an extremely rewarding role for someone who has a relentless drive to make a difference and a commitment to ensure that the children at our school reach their full potential.

We require someone who:

Is organised, creative and energetic. Relishes the challenge of working with pupils. Wants to make a difference by supporting the pupils with learning, social and emotional development. Has high expectations of self and others. Is reliable, hardworking, and prepared to go the 'extra mile' for our children. Is enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the life of our school. Is a great communicator Is passionate and committed to see every child achieve their very best Enjoys their work, has a positive outlook and is motivated to develop Is committed to team work and contributing to the wider life of the school Is creative and thinks outside the box Is able to and support our nurturing, caring ethos and reach out to parents in a positive, warm manner

We can offer you:

A good school seeking to build on its many strengths Brilliant children who love to learn and take responsibility for their learning Ready access to our SEMH lead, and pastoral Lead A highly supportive environment - parents, governors, staff and leadership
o A strong culture of learning across the whole school community with many CPD opportunities o A church ethos


A well-developed and inspiring curriculum
School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and satisfactory references. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and request an application pack. Please state curricular strengths and interests.

Dates for visits to school:

Monday 26th January 2026 1:30pm


Tuesday 27th January 2026 4pm


Wednesday 28th January 2026 9:30am


Please contact the school office on the email below or via 01757 703817 to arrange to visit.


Based at Selby Abbey CE (VC) Primary School, New Lane, Selby


Head teacher: Mrs Rachel Ray


Please contact us at: admin@selbyabbey.n-yorks.sch.uk

Key Dates:

Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 midnight


Shortlisting: Monday 23rd February 2026.


Interview: Thursday 26th February 2026.

Key Documents:

School Information







Person Specification



Application Form




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Class Teacher

Salary:

37,101 - 45,352 per annum

Posted:

19/01/2026

Closing date:

22/02/2026

Closing time:

23:59