Class Teachers - Byron Primary & Meadow Bank Community School
Posted Today by Kirklees Council
£45,352 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Gargrave, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role involves recruiting four outstanding teachers for temporary maternity cover positions at Byron Primary School and Meadow Bank Community School. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching Year 3 and Year 6 at Byron, and Year 4 and Year 5 at Meadow Bank, focusing on innovative and inclusive education. The schools are part of Northern Star Academies Trust, which emphasizes environmental sustainability and community engagement. Applicants are encouraged to inspire students and work collaboratively with families and staff to achieve the best outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Year 3 and Year 6 at Byron Primary School and Year 4 and Year 5 at Meadow Bank Community School.
- Implement innovative teaching strategies to achieve optimal outcomes for students.
- Embrace inclusive education practices for a diverse pupil population.
- Inspire and motivate children to reach their full potential.
- Collaborate with a dedicated leadership team and enthusiastic teaching staff.
- Engage with families to foster a supportive learning environment.
Key Skills:
- Qualified teacher status with experience in primary education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students.
- Creative and innovative teaching methods.
- Commitment to inclusivity and diversity in education.
- Passion for environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Salary (Rate): £45,352 yearly
City: Skipton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Education
Organisation Schools Directorate Primary Schools Service Area Byron Primary & Meadow Bank Community School Hours Full Time Number of Jobs 4 Location(s) 77 Gargrave Road Skipton West Yorks BD23 1QN Position type Temporary Length of contract Fixed term contracts to cover periods of maternity leave Grade Mainscale M1-M6 Salary £32,916 - £45,352 Advert Wording Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Northern Star Academies Trust We are recruiting for 4 maternity cover posts, 2 at Byron Primary School & 2 at Meadow Bank Community School. We are looking for outstanding teachers for fixed term contracts to cover periods of maternity leave. Byron Primary School - the roles are in Year 3 and Year 6. Meadow Bank Community School - the roles are in Year 4 and Year 5. The Successful Applicants Will Be Expected To Be prepared to be innovative and take well supported risks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children. Be a confident, creative practitioner embracing an inclusive education to a diverse pupil population. Be able to inspire children to achieve their full potential. We Can Offer You A dedicated leadership team who will support and develop you as well as promoting a positive work-life balance. An enthusiastic teaching team to work alongside you in your role. Fantastic children who are ready to be inspired. Supportive families who want to work with you. Byron Primary School At Byron, our mission is to encourage all children to be aspirational, to strive for excellence, whilst celebrating their uniqueness. We are committed to working alongside our community to provide a safe, sustainable learning environment where all children thrive. We are focussed on using our expansive school grounds sustainably, providing an environment where students engage in outdoor learning, explore nature and participate in ecological projects that educates them to take care of the world around them, now and in the future. We are a welcoming and inclusive school where we pride ourselves in providing a nurturing, ambitious experience for all. Byron is more than school – we are a thriving community school at the heart of the city of Bradford. Meadow Bank Community School Meadow Bank Community School is a vibrant and ambitious school, committed to inclusivity and excellence. We are proud to be part of Northern Star Academies Trust. Our children inspire us and will provide you with challenge, pride and enjoyment. Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust? 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 are passionate and highly committed to environmental sustainability and climate change education and are seeking new solutions to delivering inclusive and adaptive education to support our most vulnerable children. We offer access to high quality professional development and a connected and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy) If you have any questions, please contact us at Visits To The Schools Are Welcomed And Encouraged But Are By Appointment Only Please Contact The School Office By Telephone Or Email Byron Primary School - 01274 722981, email Meadow Bank Community School - 01274 664661, email How To Apply, please go to In the final section of the application form, there is a chance for you to specify if you have a preference of which school you are interested in applying for. Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 Interview Date: Monday 15th December 2025 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 check. 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. Closing date 10 December 2025, 11:55 PM Important Information