Location: Goathland Primary School, Whitby
Key Stage: EYFS KS1
Contract: Fixed Term until August 2027
Working Pattern: Full time but can be a part time job
Pay: MP1-4, £32,916 - £39,556 per annum
ECT Friendly: Yes
Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 21st June
Interview Date: Week commencing 29th June
Start Date: September 2026
This supportive role in a smaller school is ideal for Early Career Teachers or for more experienced teachers looking to test the waters working in a mixed class.
Our School
Goathland Primary School is an attractive and dynamic school catering for children aged from 3 to 11. A charming, historic village school built in the 1808 and extended in the 1970s, the school building is beautifully situated in the midst of stunning moorlands, yet only a few minutes’ drive from the main A169 Whitby to Pickering road.
We have a strong community spirit and utilise the wonder local amenities and activities such as the village hall and village shows, The Goathland Hut Community Hub, Goathland Station and the Danby Lodge National Park Centre, to name a few.
We are a small, nurturing school with 21 pupils on roll, organised into two mixed-age classes and a vibrant nursery. Our school is led by our dedicated Headteacher, Teacher-in-Charge, SENDCo, and our Administrator — the backbone of our school — keeping everything running smoothly.
We have two committed Class Teachers who are supported by our wonderful Teaching Assistants, creating a warm and supportive learning environment for all our children.
And of course, an important member of our team is our much‑loved school dog, Dash, who brings joy and comfort to pupils and staff alike.
Our small school, in a unique location with experienced, dedicated staff, is a wonderful place for children to grow and learn. Children are known as individuals and staff build excellent relationships with families. The combination of high expectations and individual nurturing means that children are inspired to do their best, resulting in great educational outcomes and happy children.
Forest School Site
In 1877 our school was gifted a parcel of land, which is now used as our Forest School site. The site has an abundance of indigenous plants, hedges, oak trees and shrubs; as well as wildlife ponds and wetland areas for frogs, toads, newts and aquatic insects. Wildflower seeds are scattered to attract butterflies and encourage a greater diversity of insects and other wildlife.
Forest School is an inspirational process, which offers ALL learners, regardless of academic ability, regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment. It enhances learning across the curriculum by offering opportunities to explore and extend classroom learning and supports our school vision by fostering an appreciation of our unique local area.
Visit our website to find out more.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a teacher to join our Base 1 Class, this mixed class includes reception, year 1 and year 2.
Base 1 is a wonderful class to be part of. Our older children set fantastic examples for learning for our younger children. Our children have been busy exploring the world through the adventures of famous explorers, creating art and music, investigating nature, designing moving creations, and bringing their learning to life through stories, outdoor experiences, and hands-on discovery.
Your role is key in laying the vital foundations that inspire and prepare pupils for their exciting journey into Key Stage Two.
With the support of two talented teaching assistants and a smaller school setting surrounded by beautiful scenery, this role offers a genuinely nurturing and rewarding working environment.
You will be:
- A knowledgeable and reflective practitioner with a strong understanding of teaching, learning and the primary curriculum.
- A positive role model who builds effective relationships with staff, parents and guardians.
- Committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive and high-achieving learning environment that promotes accelerated progress.
- An excellent classroom practitioner who consistently delivers high-quality teaching and learning.
- A motivated and proactive individual, capable of leading and supporting a team of support staff effectively.
We can offer you
- Tailored support from our Headteacher, your fellow colleagues and development opportunities.
- An opportunity to see the unique and huge opportunity that exists here at Goathland School. All the support, energy, and tenacity you will need is here for you to tap into.
- A warm, happy school where we value our community ethos and have a philosophy of treating each other with kindness and respect.
- Happy, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who thrive in a safe, caring and inspiring environment.
Queries / School Visits
Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit, please contact: Chloe Bullen at
[email protected] or on 01609 536 964
Application Process
Download the job description
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) applying for your first role, please ensure you:
- List all school placements within your employment history, clearly stating that these were placements and not paid positions.
- Include at least one substantial placement as a reference, in addition to your Teacher Training provider.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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