Class Teacher – Early Years

The Headteacher, Staff and Governing Body of Flushdyke Junior and Infant School are seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated teacher with a passion for providing the very best education for all children. If you have the drive and energy to make a difference every day, Flushdyke could be the school for you! 

Flushdyke Junior and Infant School is a small, inclusive and thriving school with big ambitions. As a staff team, we are fully committed to ensuring that all children reach their potential and have plenty of opportunities to ‘Fly High at Flushdyke’. We are extremely proud of our high standards, and of our commitment to improving outcomes for all our pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be a ‘Good’ school in the most recent inspection , and we continue to strive to be the best that we can be for our children, parents and the local community. Firm in our belief that children come first, we strive to ensure that all pupils at Flushdyke feel happy and safe. With our children being the leaders of the future, we actively promote independence, confidence and teamwork.

Our school benefits from an attractive building and grounds, including an extensive woodland, natural pond and gardens.

We are looking for a special someone who is committed to raising standards and developing outstanding primary practice within a hardworking team. Applications are invited from enthusiastic, highly motivated and innovative teachers. We are happy to receive applications from both experienced teachers and those who are early on in their careers.

The successful candidate will be:

An inspirational teacher with excellent classroom management skills who can ignite a passion for learning in our children

Committed to raising standards through setting the highest expectations for our children and staff

Innovative and able to offer high-quality learning experiences

Unwavering in their high expectations of pupils as well as themselves

Able to contribute fully to school life and will have a drive and determination to contribute to whole school developments

Committed to ongoing professional development and a positive attitude to innovation and change

Somebody with great interpersonal skills who is able to work well as part of a team

Somebody with a growth mindset who is eager to learn and adapt

Ambitious and keen to develop as a practitioner

In return, we can offer:

A close-knit, supportive staff team

The support and expertise of the school's leadership team and governing body who have a clear vision for raising standards and improving outcomes

Enthusiastic children with a desire to learn

An attractive and enabling classroom environment

An opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff

A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across Education Ossett Community Trust (EOCT)

A health and well-being package

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Jane Wood, the School Business Manager, on or email

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 8th January .

Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 15th January .

Flushdyke Junior and Infant School 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 is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Job share opportunity following the end of the contract.