North Duffield Community Primary School

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Classroom Teacher

Join Our Dynamic Team at North Duffield Community Primary School! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you thrive in a supportive and innovative environment?

North Duffield Community Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join us on a fixed term contract from September 2025.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

About You:

We are seeking someone who is not only passionate about teaching but also dedicated to fostering a love for learning in every child. You should be an inspirational educator who can create engaging and dynamic lessons that capture the imagination of your students.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Empathetic and Caring: You understand the importance of a nurturing classroom environment and are committed to the well-being of each child.
• Innovative and Creative: You bring fresh ideas and a creative approach to teaching, always looking for new ways to inspire and motivate your students.
• Collaborative and Team-Oriented: You enjoy working as part of a team, sharing ideas, and supporting your colleagues to create the best learning experiences.
• Flexible and Adaptable: You are able to adjust your teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of your students, ensuring that every child can succeed.
• Reflective and Committed to Growth: You are dedicated to your own professional development, constantly seeking to improve your practice and stay current with educational best practices.
• Communicative and Engaging: You have strong communication skills and are able to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.

The Role:

As a Class Teacher at North Duffield, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire and motivate all students.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and implement effective teaching strategies.
• Engage with parents and carers to support student learning and development.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team of staff.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A well-resourced and vibrant learning environment.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of our students.
• Mentorship and guidance for ECTs to help you succeed in your teaching career.

Information about the school

North Duffield Community Primary School is an open, inclusive and welcoming school set in a rural location near Selby. We are a 5-class school with pupils from Reception to Year 6. We are fortunate to be set in extensive grounds with lots of opportunities for outdoor learning and recreation.

We aim to provide the pupils in our care with learning, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Pupil and staff well-being is an ever-present priority for us. All children are given the support and care that they need to be successful, and all staff are encouraged to develop their roles through professional development opportunities. All that we do is underpinned by our North Duffield Values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. These values equip our pupils with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to be successful in an everchanging world.

We are an outward looking school that seeks to have a positive impact on our local community through building positive relationships with parents, carers and the local community. We aspire to support all members of the school community in order to create a positive environment in which our pupils can flourish.

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

We would be delighted to show you around our school and visits can be arranged by contacting Caroline Karbani our School Business Manager on 01757 288487.

A job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from our school website at http://www.northduffield.n-yorks.sch.uk/

Key documents

Job advert.docx
Job description.docx
Person Specification.docx
Application form.docx

Key dates

Closing date: 19th June 2025

Interviews: 25th June 2025

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