Sowerby Primary Academy is part of Elevate Multi Academy Trust.  We are seeking to recruit an experienced Class Teacher to join our Y3/4 cohort initially for one term.  This post is a temporary position in our team.

We are looking for a candidate who is:

·       experienced with KS2 expectations

·       passionate about education and inspiring children

·       talented primary practitioners with high expectations and standards, who will be committed to our ‘growing courageous learners’ approaches

·       able to demonstrate outstanding teaching skills within the primary age range

·       able to inspire and embody the ethos and values of the school

·       committed to working as part of the whole school team, leading by example and making the most of each day

We can offer you:

·       amazing children who are enthusiastic and positive about their learning

·       a welcoming community of hard working and enthusiastic staff, children, governors and parents

·       a real commitment to your professional development

·       the opportunity for you to be innovative and creative, to explore and further develop your teaching potential

Further information

Visits to the school are welcomed.  A Job description and application form are available by contacting Mrs Clark on 01845 523037 or     email on [email protected]

Further information can also be found on the school website About Us, Vacancies page https://www.sowerbyacademy.org

How to Apply

Please ensure that all completed application forms are returned to Mrs Val Clark at [email protected]   Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed.  We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process.

Key Documents

Job Description

Person Specification

Application Form

Key Dates

Start Date: 22nd April 2025

End Date: 31st August 2025

Application Closing Date: 20th February 2025

Interview Date: 26th February 2025

Sowerby Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

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 share 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.

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