• Fixed Term until 31 December 2026 to cover a period of absence, with the possibility of being extended
• Full Time
• MPS/UPS
• Suitable for ECTs
• Required from September 2026

The Governors are looking for a talented, motivational and inspiring Classroom Teacher to join our Catholic primary school at Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, Nr Tadcaster.

We are looking for a Classroom Teacher who will:

• support the Catholic ethos of our school
• be an excellent practitioner, able to engage and motivate children 
• be creative, forward thinking and work collaboratively within our team
• have high expectations of children and adopt an inclusive approach
• build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• be committed to children’s welfare and safeguarding
• have a fair, positive and calm approach to ensure pupils meet high expectations of excellent behaviour.

 What we can offer you: 

• A strong Catholic ethos
• A friendly, happy school that lives by its vision statement 
• Happy children with exemplary standards of behaviour 
• A welcoming and caring environment where everyone is valued
• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing 

For further information, please contact Gill Ward on 01937 557373.  Visits to the school are encouraged, by appointment through the school office.

• Closing Date: Monday 29 June 2026 at 12 noon
• Interviews:  It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Monday 6 July 2026

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.   

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure certificate. 

In line with KCSiE 2025 we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. 

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.