Class Teacher
*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*
Maternity Cover for Class Teacher
Salary: M1 – M4
Contract Type: Temporary until the post holder returns
Hours of work: 1.0 FTE
Start Date: 9th March 2026
Application Closing Date: Midday, Monday, 5th January 2026
Interview Date: Monday, 12th January 2026
We are seeking to employ an experienced Class Teacher to join our committed and enthusiastic staff team.
At Knayton we believe that children need to feel safe and happy in order to learn and achieve their
absolute potential. We have exceptionally high expectations and our children achieve amazing things! We
are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with the desire for pupils to reach
their potential. They will be passionate about how children learn best and relentless in their drive to
ensure every child succeeds.
As a school, we are committed to developing staff members into confident practitioners, who love being
a part of our caring staff team. We are a small team and as such, we would like the successful candidate
to be someone who is a strong team player and is willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
Further information
Job descriptions and application form are available by contacting the academy office on 01845 537291
or email on admin@knaytonacademy.org. Further information can also be found on the academy website
http://www.knaytonacademy.org.
How to apply
Please visit Elevate Multi Academy Trust – Vacancies.
Knayton C of E 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 annuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.