Job Description

Salary: 32,916 - 39,556 per annum

Grade: M1 - M4

Contract: Temporary until the post holder returns

Hours: Full-time

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire

We are seeking to employ an experienced Class Teacher to join our committed and enthusiastic staff team.


At Knayton we believe that children need to feel safe and happy in order to learn and achieve their absolute potential. We have exceptionally high expectations and our children achieve amazing things! We are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with the desire for pupils to reach their potential. They will be passionate about how children learn best and relentless in their drive to ensure every child succeeds.



As a school, we are committed to developing staff members into confident practitioners, who love being a part of our caring staff team. We are a small team and as such, we would like the successful candidate to be someone who is a strong team player and is willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.

Further information

Job descriptions and application form are available by contacting the academy office on 01845 537291 or email on admin@knaytonacademy.org. Further information can also be found on the academy website

http://www.knaytonacademy.org

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How to apply

Please return your completed application form to admin@knaytonacademy.org. Please ensure that all parts of the application form are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Post reference number REC/KNA/000001142.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Midday, Monday, 5th January 2026



Interview Date: Monday, 12th January 2026



Start Date: 9th March 2026

Key Documents:

Application Form.doc



Person Specification.pdf



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Knayton C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.



North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Class Teacher

Salary:

32,916 - 39,556 per annum

Posted:

11/12/2025

Closing date:

05/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59