Location: The Whartons Primary School, Otley, UK
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Roles: Teacher;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Application Deadline: Thursday, 5th November 2026
Interview Date: w/c 9th November 2026
Expected Working Start Date: January 2027
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
The Whartons is a friendly, inclusive and vibrant primary school at the heart of our local community on the edge of Otley in West Yorkshire. We are single form entry and benefit from fantastic and extensive school grounds in a semi-rural setting. Our aim at school is to encourage children's love of learning and to set learning in purposeful contexts which develop enquiring minds and independence. We carefully plan a curriculum that engages children’s curiosity in the world around them and regularly uses the outdoor environment to drive learning experiences.
Job Description
MPS/UPS – Applications welcome from ECT’s
Full Time
Permanent
Required from 1st January 2027
We are wishing to appoint, for January 2027, an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Primary teacher on a full-time, permanent basis. Predominately working with our Year 4 class, we are open to applications from candidates who have experience teaching within key stage 2. We are looking for an individual who is committed to further developing their practice and creating a wholly inclusive school culture; someone who has high expectations and strives to meet the needs of all pupils. We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers.
We are looking for candidates who:
• Qualified Teacher Status and a successful teaching record
• Knowledge and understanding of current theory and best process practice in learning and teaching.
• Clear understanding of effective procedures for managing and promoting positive behaviour among children.
• The ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.
We can offer:
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• A dedicated staff team supported by a committed and experienced senior leadership team
• A positive environment where students can learn and achieve
For more information please visit https://www.collaborativelearningtrust.com/vacancies. Please note we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Selection Date: w/c Monday 9th November 2026
Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
Benefits
Wellbeing perks, Employee Assistance Programme, salary sacrifice scheme, great pension scheme, free parking.
Desired Criteria
Please see the attached job description.
Essential Criteria
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Documents
Contact Details:
The Whartons Primary School Recruitment Team
