Class Teacher

Location: New Park Primary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Education Phases: Primary;

Job Role s: Teacher;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Final date to receive applications: Wednesday, 1st July 2026

Interview Date: 9th July

Expected Working

Start Date:

1st September

Is a Shared Job: No

At New Park Primary Academy, our ethos of “Nurturing, Growing, Thriving” underpins everything we do. We are proud to be an inclusive school with a strong community focus, where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Our Early Years provision is at the heart of our school, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning. We are committed to ensuring that every child develops the key skills, confidence and resilience they need to flourish both in school and beyond.

Northern Star Academies Trust seeks to recruit the very best people to work across our Trust Partnership. We are a mission‑driven Multi‑Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career.

Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex‑offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy).

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS Criminal check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and reflective part time Class Teacher to join our team and contribute to our inclusive, nurturing and ambitious school community. This is a fixed term 0.4 fte role, and there is negotiation around the working pattern for the right candidate.

• Has a strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Is committed to inclusive, high‑quality education for all pupils
• Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Is reflective, motivated and keen to develop professionally
• Shares our vision of nurturing confident, curious and capable learners

• Deliver effective, engaging lessons to whole classes, groups and individuals, maintaining pace, challenge and high engagement
• Use a range of teaching strategies to stimulate curiosity and deepen understanding
• Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning through positive relationships
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers, providing clear communication and reports
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and external agencies

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
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