Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Class Teacher (Year 5)
Salary: Main Scale - Upper Pay Range
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Primary
Working Patterns: Full-Time
Key Stages: KS2
Expected Working Start Date: 1st January 2026
Vacancy Information
Northern Star Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher (Year 5) to join the team at Lapage Primary School in September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for either an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner who is looking for a new challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking trust.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- The ability to plan and deliver relevant, engaging, and stimulating learning experiences for all children.
- High-quality classroom practice and excellent subject knowledge.
- A strong commitment to inclusion and to raising standards for all pupils.
- The ability to build positive and effective relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
- A collaborative approach, working as part of a whole-school team.
What we can offer you:
- A friendly, supportive, and committed team.
- A structured programme of training and CPD.
- A tailored Induction Programme for all new staff.
- Support and mentoring for Early Career Teachers.
- Opportunities to grow and develop within a thriving Multi-Academy Trust.
Why choose Lapage Primary School?
Since joining Northern Star Academies Trust in May 2024, Lapage Primary School has continued to flourish with the Trust’s steadfast support. Our school is a place of ambition, creativity, and warmth, where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to achieve their very best. We are proud of our rich cultural diversity and of our commitment to providing an inclusive, high-quality education that inspires a lifelong love of learning.
About Northern Star Academies Trust
Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate.
Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish. All of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we are proud to offer a professional and supportive network of colleagues, mentors, and training opportunities to help every staff member develop and succeed.
How to Apply
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For more information about the role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@nsat.org.uk or telephone 01756 707609 to arrange an informal chat.
Closing Date: Friday, 3rd October 2025
Interview Date: 8th & 9th October 2025
Please note: applications must be made using the Trust’s application form. CVs alone will not be accepted for safeguarding purposes.
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.