Are you a caring team player, looking to make a positive difference to the lives of children? 

About us

Now is the most exciting time to become a part of Lealholm Primary School. You will join a creative and enthusiastic team as we strive to provide the very best education for our pupils.

Our learning environment and education provision is second to none. Our River curriculum is getting our children outside into our local area, while our collaborative approach to planning with the other YEAT schools ensures that children are getting the very best in teaching and learning. We make the most of the opportunities in our local community, visiting the nearby river, church and farms, as well as hosting community events at our school.

We are proud to be part of the Yorkshire Endeavour Academy Trust (YEAT) alongside Castleton, Glaisdale, Oakridge, Airy Hill and West Cliff in Whitby. YEAT is also one of 32 organisations nationally to be a designated ‘English Hub’ which delivers excellence in early language and phonics teaching in reception and KS1. Lealholm and the wider YEAT Trust is highly supportive, plus our teachers benefit from our highly skilled Teaching Assistants who play a vital role in school life.

You will be/possess:

• A skilled professional with experience of teaching in KS2 who has an engaging and dynamic style of teaching
• Someone who has the drive and ambition to make sure our children achieve their very best and maintain the high standards of teaching expected in an English Hub and Little Wandle Champion School
• A teacher with passion for primary education who will embrace working and teaching in our school
• Someone who truly wants to make a difference to the lives of young children

We can offer you:

• A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other
• Happy and enthusiastic children
• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments, including extensive outdoor spaces
• A leadership team who welcome fresh ideas and a sense of teamwork
• A full induction programme with our administration team
• Opportunity for career progression and development

Queries/ Visits

Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit with the Headteacher, Ben Russell please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk

Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.

Visit Slots

Please contact Chloe to book your visit, please note that other candidates may be present.

Visits are available on:

• 1pm Wednesday 11th June
• 9am and 4pm Thursday 12th June
• 9am and 4pm Thursday 19th June

Application Process

Job Description

Please apply via NYC Jobs

An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.

We do not accept CV’s

Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.

When applying please take into account the following:

Employment History

In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.

Suitable References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.

Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications 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. Further information on how we process your data can be found here.