Welcome to St John's Primary School

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For September 2026

MPS Full time teacher – fixed term 1 year

 

St John’s CE (VA) Rishworth requires an excellent classroom teacher to join our…

 

“…happy and united school community” … where…

 

“Pupils behave sensibly around school, are attentive in lessons and respond positively to leaders’ high expectation of their conduct.”

 

“Pupils love their learning…and become confident readers, writers and mathematicians.”

                                                                                         Ofsted 2022

 

Due to the growth of the school, the Governors of St John’s wish to appoint a talented teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and hard-working school. The post is likely to be in KS1.

 

We are looking for a teacher who:

 · Is energetic and dedicated

· Can inspire and motivate learners

 · Will set high standards for the children and themselves

 · Shows initiative and is responsive to change

 · Is a team player, able to establish good relationships with children, parents, staff and governors

 

St John’s CE Primary School can offer you:

 · A caring school community where everyone is valued

· Motivated and enthusiastic children who are a pleasure to teach

 · Professional colleagues who share a commitment to delivering the best for the children at St John’s                                  

 · A commitment to staff development

 

Candidates should be sympathetic to the Christian character of the school and should be committed to developing and improving teaching and learning.  Please state curriculum strengths.

 

Applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers are welcome. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, and can be arranged by contacting the school office manager, Mr. Benson, please ring the school office on 01422 822596, to arrange an appointment. If you wish to discuss the post further, please call school to make an appointment to speak to the head teacher, Mrs Wasyliw.

 

Application packs can be downloaded from the school’s or Calderdale’s website.

References will be taken up prior to formal appointment and the successful candidate will be required to obtain a clear enhanced DBS disclosure.

 

Closing date is 12 noon on Wednesday 18^th March 2026.

 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25^th March 2026.

 

Completed forms should be returned directly to admin@stjohnsrishworth.org.uk.