About the Role:

 *Exciting opportunity to join a warm and welcoming school*

Maternity Cover Class Teacher – Upper Key Stage 2
Wednesday to Friday
Start Date: October 2026 – exact date to be confirmed

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Class Teacher to join our welcoming and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong practitioner to inspire and motivate our pupils in Upper Key Stage 2 to meet their full potential and thrive in their learning. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an ECT, we’re looking for a passionate individual who is ready to make a difference.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has successful experience of teaching in Key Stage 2, preferably Upper Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrates consistently high expectations for attainment, behaviour and personal development.
• Has secure curriculum knowledge and a strong understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Is skilled in adaptive teaching and can successfully meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those working at greater depth.
• Has experience of using assessment effectively to identify misconceptions and inform next steps in learning.
• Understands the principles of inclusive practice and is committed to removing barriers to learning.
• Has knowledge of a range of evidence-informed adaptive teaching strategies, including scaffolding, modelling, questioning, retrieval practice, cognitive and metacognitive approaches, and the effective use of teaching assistants.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external agencies to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Is reflective, committed to professional development and willing to contribute fully to school life.

We can offer:

• Happy, motivated and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A caring and inclusive school ethos where every child is valued.
• A supportive leadership team and dedicated staff.
• High-quality professional development and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and workload reduction.
• A culture of continuous improvement informed by educational research and best practice.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the Teachers' Standards and actively contribute to the school's vision for high-quality teaching, learning and inclusion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Contact and Apply:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01723 375704 or via email admin@wheatcroft.n-yorks.sch.uk

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Key Documents:

Application Form.docx

Job Description.doc

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Friday 3 July 12noon
Interview Date: W/C 6 July

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