Class Teacher

* Class Teacher Fast Apply# Class Teacher Employer Location :
York, North Yorkshire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
£25-30,000 per annum dependent on experience

Posted:
10th February 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
24th March 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1533980

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
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** THE ROLE
** We have both permanent and fixed term maternity cover Class Teacher positions available.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early.

Please also complete the Schools Application Form York Steiner School is a thriving independent school for children aged 3–16, offering an inspiring Steiner-Waldorf education.

A very important part of our ethos and school structure is that the Class Teacher “holds” the class both academically and pastorally throughout their learning journey. The class teacher forms a very deep bond with the class as they accompany their class ideally through to Class Eight. The job description below includes general class teacher responsibilities but also specific aspects related to Class One and Two in the first instance.
** OUR ETHOS AND PEDAGOGY
** We work with the pedagogical principles of Rudolf Steiner in partnership with Waldorf UK. The key responsibilities are:

To lay the foundations for the journey ahead

To establish good classroom habits and routines, helping the children to develop a class dynamic that is both nurturing and purposeful;

To seek to understand the children, working to nurture the healthy development of their physical, social, emotional and intellectual capacities, understanding their strengths and weaknesses and structuring work accordingly

To provide a balanced curriculum at a pace suitable to the children’s age and development, based on an understanding of Waldorf pedagogy/child development

To maintain good discipline, holding boundaries and developing children’s confidence to ensure that effective learning can take place in the class.

To work with classroom assistants, subject teachers and learning support in a collaborative and supportive wayTo develop the children’s capacity for critical thinking and problem solving, perseverance, academic curiosity and independent study and research, ensuring good work habits are established

To engage in pedagogical study/discussion and child observation with colleagues and take a proactive and compassionate approach to addressing areas of concern/need

To share their subject knowledge with other teachers and classes where relevant

To strive to be a reflective practitioner on a path of self-development and participate actively in the appraisal process
** MONITORING PROGRESS AND PARENT COMMUNICATION
** To take overall responsibility for the progress of the pupils including feedback, assessment and monitoring

To organise regular class and one-to-one parents’ evenings

To complete detailed end of year reports

To provide necessary updates to parents as and when appropriate

To support and participate in the enrolment process for new pupils
** OTHER
* * To coordinate the purchase of materials for the class

To organise class trips, events and festivals

To provide cover for absent colleagues when the need arises
** COMPLIANCE
* * To maintain the classroom environment to a high standard and observe Health and Safety policies and procedures

To participate in staff meetings where relevant

To operate within the school’s policies and procedures including safeguarding.

To attend statutory and non-statutory training courses as required Training:
For non-Steiner trained teachers who have PGCE/QTS, the school will fund a Postgraduate Diploma in Waldorf Education and Creative Pedagogies run by Bath Spa University.
** PERSON SPECIFICATION
**** Qualifications, Training and Experience
** ESSENTIAL An understanding of Steiner Waldorf Education and the Ethos of York Steiner School

IT skills including Microsoft Office and G suite

Maths and English GCSEDESIRABLETeacher Qualification (either PGCE/QTS or Steiner Waldorf training)
Degree level qualification

At least two years teaching experience
** Personal Qualities
**…