Job Title

Class Teacher

Application closing date

20th October 2026

Salary

Teachers Main Scale Range Point 2 – 3 £36041.10 – £38399.49 per annum (reduced pro-rata)

Package/Basis

• Full time
• Fixed Term Contract (1 year)

Contractual hours

30

Job Details

The Governors of Elvington Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher to join our committed team from Monday 4^th January 2027. There will be an opportunity to work alongside the current post holder during the week commencing 14^th December 2026.

Our Christian perspective shapes our ethos through the life of the school and the curriculum, whilst at the same time encouraging excellence and sensitivity to different viewpoints. 

We are looking for a teacher who will play a key role in ensuring the highest level of learning progress is achieved through teaching and learning. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to teach in an exciting and engaging manner.

Elvington Church of England Primary School is a ‘good’ school (Ofsted & SIAMS) at the heart of its community, with a clear vision for the future. Taking care of children’s wellbeing is our top priority and the school has a long-standing reputation for high levels of academic achievement.

Applicants are invited to state their curriculum strengths and experience in their application.

The successful candidate will:

• Play a key role in supporting the school aims
• Be committed to continued professional development
• Be relentless about maintaining a consistently high standard of learning and teaching
• Have the ability to support the Christian ethos of the school.

We can offer:

• A learning environment that is stimulating and supportive  
• An ethos of care and support
• A range of opportunities to support your professional development
• Exemplary behaviour.  Children at Elvington are focused, happy learners who behave sensibly and responsibly
• A hardworking, friendly, supportive and caring team.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Please explore our website to learn more about our school. Visits to the school are also warmly welcomed; please contact the school office via office@elvingtonprimary.org.uk if you would like to attend a tour of the school and speak with Mr Buttery (Headteacher) and Mrs Saltmer (Acting Head of School).

For application details please contact Mrs Cook via our school office email and return completed applications to the same address: office@elvingtonprimary.org.uk

In your supporting statement, please include the following information:

• Notable skills, experience and qualifications (related to the role)
• Your reasons for applying for this role and at our school
• Why you would be a great addition to a happy, successful, positive and professional staff team.

Closing date: Tuesday 20th October at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday 20th (pm)

Interview date: Thursday 22nd October