Location: West Cliff Primary School, Whitby
Contract: Fixed Term (2 terms)
Pay: M1-6, £32,916 - £45,352 per annum
Hours/ Working Pattern: 0.6 – shared with an experienced teacher
Closing Date: 11:59pm Monday 19th October
Interview: Friday 23rd
Start Date: January 2027
Regrettably, this opportunity is not suitable for ECT’s.
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so early applications are encouraged.
West Cliff Primary School
West Cliff Primary School is a warm and friendly community school that provides education from children aged 2-11. It currently has around 150 children on roll. We also have the Rockpool, which is our Targeted Mainstream Provision for children with high level social, emotional and mental health needs.
The school mainly takes children from the west side and the centre of Whitby but is accessible from all parts of the town. We are a Beach School as we believe that the beach is a fantastic resource that can be used, both to learn and have fun on. We are located a short walk from the beach, and you can even see the sea from our upper-floor classrooms!
We pride ourselves on providing a warm and welcoming environment for children and adults alike, and we strive to provide the very best standard of education possible for our children. The six principles of nurture run through our school. We were proud to achieve the National Nurturing Schools Award in December 2023, following our work with Nurture UK.
For more information about West Cliff, please visit our website.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a teacher to lead our mixed class of year 1 & 2 pupils – known as our Starfish & Turtle Class!
Key stage one is an exciting class to be part of – pupils have flourished from early years and are developing independence, creative skills, and inquisitive minds. You will get to see pupils go from strength to strength in their reading and writing skills – progressing from a love of reading into writing their own stories.
As part of this role, you will work in partnership with an experienced teacher, creating a supportive environment to collaborate with colleagues. You will also receive support from our dedicated teaching assistants.
You will have:
- Experience with KS1
- Experienced in delivering and/or leading phonics (ideally Little Wandle)
- A skilled professional who has an engaging and dynamic style of teaching
- Someone who has the drive and ambition to make sure our children achieve their very best
We can offer you:
- Delightful children who respond to patience and care
- A staff culture which allows new members to thrive and develop
- Professional development opportunities linked to nurture and SEND
Queries / School Visits
Informal chats with our Headteacher, Oliver Long, are welcomed. For queries or to arrange a call or school visit with the Headteacher / Head of Department, please contact Chloe Bullen at Chloe.Bullen@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01609 536 964
Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.
Visits are by appointment only, please contact Chloe to book.
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
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 have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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