Teacher at Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Job description

About this Role

Required for January2027

Fixed term untilAugust 2027

Full time or Parttime (0.6 FTE)

MPS/UPS

We passionately believe that every child deserves an excellent educationand access to amazing opportunities which help them to learn more about andappreciate the world we live in. We believe that every adult in school plays animportant role in supporting our mission of enabling all children to thrive andreach their potential.

Due to the relocation of one of our Key Stage Two teachers, we arelooking for an excellent teacher to join our successful and thriving school.Thornhill J and I is at a very exciting time in its development and we are keento appoint a teacher to join our highly skilled and motivated team.

What makes our school special? (In our words)

*Our children are at the heart ofeverything we do.

*Relationships are strong, respectful and nurturing.

*We play an active role within ourcommunity and like to reach out to support others.

*Our staff are empathetic, people-centered and committed to workinghard, together.

*We face challenges with positivity and optimism, working hard,together, to overcome them.

*We all love to learn!

What makes our school special? (According to our Y6 pupils)

*"Thornhill is a representative school for the community- we are anamazing school!"

*"Music is a very special part of our school and we treasure it truly.We learn a new musical instrument every year."

*"We have amazing school trips, which are unique for every year group.We have just been to London in Y6 and we loved Chester Zoo in Y4."

*"Our school is such a great place to be. It is almost like a magicplace because it brings so many friends and families together."

Can you see yourself joining andcontributing to our fantastic school family?

We arelooking for someone who:

• is a fantastic and creative classroom practitioner and committed team player who will help motivate and inspire colleagues in all aspects of teaching and learning;
• is committed to raising and maintaining children's aspirations and has excellent interpersonal skills;
• can form positive links between school and families;
• has excellent behaviour management strategies;
• has a proven track record for improving standards.

At Thornhill weoffer:

• happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn;
• a supportive team of professional staff;
• a well-resourced and attractive learning environment;
• excellent Professional Development opportunities.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged- we would love to meet you!Please contact the school office to book a visit on 01924 453259.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dewsbury

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

07-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No