Salary: £32,916 to £45,352 per annum pro rata
Grade: MPS 1-6
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: Part time 0.70 FTE (Monday to Friday 08:30 to 12:30)
Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire
Due to retirement, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our team, working in class alongside the lead teacher in a mixed Year 4, 5 and 6 class.
This role would suit someone with a genuine passion for education, a strong sense of professional pride and a desire to make a meaningful contribution within a small, supportive school community.
We are looking for someone who:
* Thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take ownership of their role from the outset
* Is eager to play a full part in the life of our village school, including our much-loved community events
* Is adaptable, conscientious, self-motivated, and able to think creatively
* Understands the importance of children’s social and emotional development and places this at the heart of their practice
* Independently take responsibility for planning, preparing, assessing learning and managing a designated proportion of the class ensuring high quality teaching and pupil progress
In return, we offer:
* A nurturing and supportive staff team who will guide, motivate, and inspire you
* High-quality CPD across all curriculum areas, supported by National Specialists who work alongside us
* The opportunity to have your voice heard and to actively contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum
* A welcoming staff culture where there’s always a cup of tea, a chocolate biscuit, and someone ready to listen
This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a dedicated and close-knit team, working together to create a creative, inclusive learning environment that promotes high standards and innovative practice.
Please feel free to contact the school if you would like an informal chat about the post and all candidates must visit the school prior to application.
Fairburn Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought, and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
For an application pack please contact school on fairburnadmin@setschools.uk
Key Documents
Key Dates
Closing Date: Friday 15 May 2026
Interview Date: To be arranged
Venue for Interview: Fairburn Community Primary School, Great North Road, Knottingley, WF11 9JY
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