Salary: MPS M3-M6 £37,101- £45,352 per annum.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 1 FTE
Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Keeble Gateway Academy is located in the market town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The academy opened in September 2019 and is proud to be part of Elevate Multi Academy Trust.
This role presents an excellent opportunity to join our dedicated team. We are passionate about ensuring our school is a place where children feel safe, happy and valued, and where they are supported to achieve their full potential. Our learning environment is engaging and inspiring, and we have high expectations for our pupils’ academic progress as well as their personal, social and emotional development.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, nurturing, inspiring and enthusiastic class teacher on a full-time basis to work within our Early Years provision. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, passionate and hard-working, who enjoys the rewards of working with children, and who shares our values of love, kindness, self-belief and aspiration.
There are two available school visit slots: Wednesday 21 January at 13:30 or Tuesday 27 January at 16:00. To book a visit, please contact the school office at admin@keeblegatewayacademy.org or call 01845 448227.
Job Purpose:
• Create and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate play based-learning experiences, following the EYFS framework and promoting curiosity, independence and early learning skills.
• Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, fostering positive relationships and children’s social, emotional and communication development.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, colleagues, governors and Elevate MAT to support each child’s progress and well-being.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
• Use high-quality observation, assessment and interactions to identify children’s needs, plan next steps and ensure strong progress across all EYFS areas.
• Maintain safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor environments tailored to diverse developmental needs.
• Bring fresh ideas, motivation and a commitment to continuous improvement, making a clear impact on pupil attainment and outcomes.
• Consistently model positive attitudes, values and behaviours that support children’s learning and development.
How to apply:
If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team, please email your application form to HR@elevatemat.org. Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Reference: REC/KEE/000001135
Key Dates:
Application Closing Date: 6th February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: 1st May 2026
Key Documents:
Keeble Gateway 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 an enhanced DBS check.
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