Reception/ Key Stage 1 Teacher

Giggleswick School is a co-educational boarding and day school situated in the stunning rural location of the Yorkshire Dales, within walking distance of the popular market town of Settle and just over an hour from both Leeds and Manchester.

The School demonstrates all the characteristics you would expect to find in an excellent independent boarding school. It is exceptionally good at discovering and nurturing individuals’ strengths; it is a friendly, supportive community with excellent pastoral care; it provides a breadth of educational opportunities, subjects, and co-curricular activities; and pupils achieve strong academic performance. All of this is delivered by dedicated, high quality teachers and support staff.

What makes Giggleswick distinctive is participation. The school community delights in seeing growth through the experience of trying something new and being surprised at what one can do. Giggleswick’s emphasis on wide participation has two other benefits: students not only do the things they excel at, but also learn how to seek and offer support within and between year groups. Participation is also true of the staff in School – they are widely involved in the interests and activities of the pupils, collaborating with them for mutual benefit and enjoyment. The School believes that both factors create the warm respect that exists between pupils up and down the School, and between all staff and pupils. 

Junior School

With around 70 pupils aged 4 to 11, the Junior School is large enough to offer a wide variety of teaching and learning across a five-day week, but small enough to offer close teacher support, small classes, and opportunities for everyone to get into teams or to take part in music, art, drama, outdoor pursuits and all the other activities we offer. Our academic standards are high across a broad curriculum and we embrace a breadth of ability, supporting each child to achieve their personal best.

At Giggleswick, success is not just about grades and academic skills. We put an equal emphasis on personal development, helping young people to build confidence, resilience and independence, and to take responsibility and initiative.

We welcome day pupils across all years and full and flexi boarders in Years 4 to 6. The boarding ethos of the wider school creates a unique homely atmosphere and the extended day allows children the time to develop their individual talents and passion in sport, music, drama or art.

Giggleswick Junior School is seeking to appoint a dynamic teacher of Reception/KS1 who will be responsible for delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that covers the academic, artistic, pastoral and physical elements for the development of the whole child.

The role holder will be solely responsible for the delivery of Maths and English teaching as well as teaching foundation/topic-related subjects within Science, Humanities, Art & Design, RE and P4C. The successful candidate will also be required to coordinate and lead in a foundation subject.

The successful candidate will have up to date knowledge of current practice and able to inspire, motivate and encourage pupils of all age ranges and abilities across EYFS AND KS1.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5 March 2023.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview at Giggleswick School. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, subject to receiving suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Rachel Atack, Human Resources Manager & Deputy Bursar, reatack@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.