Suitable for all pay scales – ECT’s welcome to apply 

To commence 5th January 2026 – Fixed Term with the potential of becoming permanent.

Exciting times are ahead at St John’s C E (C) Primary School as we continue on our journey as a thriving primary school. In September 2022, we opened our KS2 provision and have grown year by year to now house all year groups from Reception to Year 6 in our friendly and nurturing school. We are all really proud of the success we have achieved so far and are excited about the prospect of joining Learning Accord Multi Academy trust in December 2025.  Are you interested in joining the St John’s family and being part of our next adventures? If this sounds of interest to you and you would like to join our dedicated team, then we would love to hear from you. The post is to teach Year 3 for this academic year.

The St John’s family are looking for someone who is:

• Committed to promoting our distinctive school vision and Christian values through our Rainbow Curriculum and develop children morally, socially and spiritually.
• A talented and highly skilled KS2 practitioner who has the desire and passion to enable our children to be the best they can be.

• Friendly, caring and able to form strong relationships with staff, children and their families.
• Able to set and achieve high standards and expectations in learning, behaviour and care.
• Creative and innovative in their approach to children's learning and development.
• A practitioner who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is a dedicated team player, who values the role of nurturing children to enable them to reach their full potential.

We can offer you:

• A happy, inclusive school that serves a diverse community where everyone is respected and valued.
• A school that is rated highly by the local community, Ofsted and SIAM’s.
• A hard working, experienced and supportive team of staff and governors to work alongside.
• Children who take pride in their learning and value their school life.
• Parents and carers who appreciate the efforts of school staff and are very much part of the St John’s family.
• Excellent professional development opportunities with a dedicated leadership team behind all staff.

To apply for this role, please download and complete the attached Application Form.

Completed forms should be returned either by post to the school office FAO Headteacher, Mr Aidan Blackburn or by email to office@stjohnsdewsbury.co.uk by Wednesday 15th October 2025.

We would welcome interested applicants to come and visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01924 325323 to arrange a mutually convenient time. Alternatively, more information about our school can be found on our school website at https://www.stjohnsdewsbury.co.uk/.

St John’s C E (C) Primary School is currently a kirklees maintained school, but have been working closely with Learning Accord MAT over the last 3 years and will formally join them on 1st of December 2025.  When this post commences, all staff will be employed by Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust. Please visit Learning Accord’s website at https://www.learningaccord.org/ for more information about the MAT.

St John’s C E (C) Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: 12pm on Wednesday 15th October 2025.

Shortlisting to take place: Wednesday 15th October 2025.

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form