• Permanent and Full Time
• MPS/UPS
• Not 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 St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, Ripon. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence, capable of inspiring and motivating pupils, and have high expectations for both achievement and behaviour. The successful candidate will initially work within Key Stage 2.

We are looking for a Classroom Teacher who will:

• support the Catholic ethos of our school
• be a good to outstanding practitioner, able to motivate children 
• be innovative, creative, forward thinking and work collaboratively within our team
• have high expectations of children of all groups and abilities
• engage and motivate children to learn
• be cheerful and friendly and 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  
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development
• The support and guidance of governors, Diocese of Leeds and the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support) 
• 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) 

For further information, please contact the school office and speak with our Office Manager Rachel Blythe at St Wilfrid’s, Ripon on 01765 603232. Visits to the school are encouraged, by appointment through the school office.

• Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026 at 9am
• Interviews:  Monday 8 June 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 DSB 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.