Class Teacher

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Thorpe Primary School is one form entry and is situated in the heart of Idle village, North of Bradford in West Yorkshire. At Thorpe we aim to provide the highest quality of education, so that children achieve to the very best of their ability as well as helping all our children become happy, confident and successful individuals. In 2024, we proudly ranked in the top 10% of Bradford primary schools with 79% of KS2 pupils meeting expected standards, well above local and national averages

Since 2020 Thorpe has been part of Carlton Academy Trust (CAT) which emerged from the outstanding success of Carlton Bolling, an inner-city Bradford secondary school. Today, we proudly oversee three secondary schools, three primary schools, and three special schools, collectively educating nearly 5000 students, and employing almost 1,000 members of staff. All CAT schools are rated either Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

We strive to create a happy, friendly, safe and encouraging place where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our ethos is built upon three core values: Aspirational, Inquisitive, and Mindful. We foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to dream big, explore their curiosities, and act with kindness and self-awareness. Our dedicated staff collaborate closely with supportive families and the wider community to ensure every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

What We Offer:

• A nurturing and secure setting that inspires a lifelong love of learning.
• A collaborative team committed to continuous growth and collective progress.
• Opportunities to contribute to a curriculum that is both stimulating and enriching.
• A school culture that values resilience, self-assurance, and readiness for the future.

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds qualified teacher status with experience in Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrates a commitment to our core values and educational excellence.
• Possesses strong communication skills to engage effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to a thriving school community.

Join us in our mission to AIM for Excellence!

Employee welfare is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support colleagues physical, mental and financial wellbeing. These benefits include a fully funded Health Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme, in addition to salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes.

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We hope you are excited by this opportunity and look forward to welcoming applications from colleagues who share our values and ambition to deliver excellence for all to our students.

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit the Carlton Academy Trust website by following the link below and completing an application form. Alternatively you can complete an application form and equalities monitoring form on TES.

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We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact our Administration Manager, Miss Foxcroft on 01274 414126.

 E: office@th.catrust.uk

 W: www.carltonacademytrust.co.uk

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION - Friday 4th July – 10am

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service. Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.