Salary: £42,057 per annum
Grade: MPS
Contract: Fixed Term – (for up to 2 terms)
Hours: 1.00
Location: Masham, North Yorkshire, Masham Church of England VA Primary School
Start Date: 1st January 2026
Please note that this vacancy is being jointly advertised by North Yorkshire Council, along with Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust as the prospective converter trust for Masham CE Primary School.
Nestled in the charming village market town of Masham, lies our wonderful school. Steeped in history, our school building was originally a Tudor grammar school and is now the heart of the local community. Masham CE Primary School is a perfect example of a village school, calm yet also full
of character and community spirit.
We currently have 57 pupils on roll and three classes: Swinney Class which is made up of our Reception and Year 1 pupils; Burn Class is made up of Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 children; and Cover Class which is made up of our oldest children in Year 5 and 6. Our school is supported by a
team of teaching assistants who support as needed.
Being a village school in a market town surrounded by lush greenery, historical sites and tourist attractions, has allowed us to have plenty of space for outdoor learning and school trip locations on our doorstep for curriculum enrichment. We have a large playground to the rear of the school and
steps that lead down to the recreation ground, which is used for sports. For our bespoke outdoor learning curriculum, we have use of Malcom's Meadow on Millgate. We also have a new outdoor area.
Our school is currently in a transformative process as we are soon to be joining Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, and we are on a positive trajectory of improvement. At Masham, we want everyone to flourish. We cherish our values as we promote the flourishing of all.
About the Role:
We are seeking a qualified teacher to join our close, welcoming team. You will work with our Reception/Year 1 children, and the role includes having curriculum responsibility.
You will have a passion for teaching and be able to motivate our children to achieve the highest possible standards. You will be creative and will enjoy inspiring our children. You will have the ability to develop warm relationships with children, colleagues and parents. You must be an
excellent and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with the desire for pupils to reach their potential.
We are looking for:
* A skilled professional who has an engaging and inspirational style of teaching.
* Someone who has the drive and ambition to make sure our children achieve their very best, and promotes academic excellence.
* A teacher with a flair and passion for primary education who will embrace working and teaching in our school.
* Someone who will embrace our nurture principles and a nurturing approach to supporting children with a range of needs.
We would love to welcome you to our school and would encourage you to look around. Please get in touch with our School Office on, or by emailing .n- to book your appointment.
Masham CofE VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. As part of safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This
post is also subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please also note, that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), a social media check will be undertaken prior to any applicants shortlisted for interview.
To apply, please contact our School Office by emailing .n- or calling to request an application form and job description.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Monday 1st December 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
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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 expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Class Teacher
Posted: 11/11/2025
Closing date: 24/11/2025
Closing time: 23:59