Job Description

Location:

Burton Leonard, Harrogate

Position:

KS1/KS2 Teacher

Grade:

M3-6

Salary:

Salary Range 35,674 - 43,607

Vacancy Hours:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term






'With God's help, we do all we can to be the best we can be' -Philippians 4:13


Inspire, Believe, Respect, Achieve - Together We Shine


A place where everyone matters and we happily flourish in our Christian community


At Burton Leonard Primary School we all shine together. We are a small, welcoming village school nestled between Harrogate and Ripon. We pride ourselves on our nurturing environment, enriched curriculum and links with the local church and community. Our children care for others, shine in all they do and make a difference in the world.


We are seeking to appoint a visionary and enthusiastic teacher in the new academic year to teach a Y2/Y3 class.


The successful candidate will join an innovative and forward-thinking team to drive forward improvements in standards and provision. They will have responsibility to develop teaching and learning in a cross key stage class, along with other subject lead responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who:

is committed to nurturing and supporting pupils, colleagues and families is inspiring and demonstrates initiative, showing a commitment to taking on responsibility has excellent interpersonal and communication skills has the skill set to be an effective leader has a commitment to inclusive education and to fostering respect for all, believes that every voice should be listened to has a passion and enthusiasm for education with an in depth knowledge of the current KS1 and KS2 frameworks and curriculum expectations is up to date with research and current developments in education is enthusiastic and committed to embarking on new initiatives, research and developments in education
o is looking to progress and is ambitious to develop as a professional o is committed to working in partnership with parents, carers and governors

We can offer:

A passionate commitment to a vision that is rooted in helping everyone in our school community to shine and flourish A school environment where everyone matters Eager and enthusiastic children who are responsive, well behaved and eager to learn A commitment to your professional development as a leader A dedicated and outstanding team of colleagues A friendly, vibrant working environment A well-resourced school Excellent support with a commitment to staff well-being and a healthy work-life balance Exciting opportunities to work with forward-thinking and inspiring colleagues in the school and local community Support from a warm, welcome and supportive governing body A school that prides itself on its relationship with the local community




We warmly welcome visits to school, and appointments can be made by contacting the school office on 01765 677412.


Applications will only be accepted using the attached application form, please return to admin@burtonleonard.n-yorks.sch.uk FAO The Headteacher


As part of our commitment to safeguarding please note that all references for shortlisted candidates will be obtained prior to interview. The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.


We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application.

Key Dates:

Application Closing Date: 12.00pm 4th August 2025


Interview Dates 18th August 2025 (Interview 1) & 9th September 2025 (Interview 2) Start Date TBC Vision:

Key Documents:

Person Specification



Letter to Applicant



Application Form



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KS1 and KS2 Teacher

Salary:

35,674 - 43,607

Posted:

14/07/2025

Closing date:

04/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59