- School: Orton CofE School
- Job Reference: 3408
- Job type: Teacher
- Contract: Permanent
- Work pattern: Part-time
- Salary: MPR
- Date posted: Wednesday 25 March 2026
- Closing date for applications: Monday 20 April 2026
- Employer: VA
Permanent Part-Time 0.6 Year 4, 5 & 6 Teacher
Required to start September 2026.
Orton CE Primary School is a thriving small rural school in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Orton CE School is ‘A happy place to learn, grow and thrive’ and is looking for a new member to join our hard working and committed team.
The Governing Body of Orton CE School is looking to appoint an outstanding and committed class teacher to teach our Year 4, 5 & 6. This will be 0.6 over 4 mornings (Mon – Thurs) and 1 afternoon plus PPA.
There may be the possibility of additional hours in our wrap around clubs and supply cover as required.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an outstanding class teacher with experience of teaching Year 6 and mixed age classes.
• Has high expectations of all pupils and is committed to raising standards for every child
• Is supportive of our Christian values, ethos and vision
• Is committed to working as part of a happy team
• Is hard working and will enjoy providing our children with a wide variety of learning experiences
• Has a great sense of humour!
• Is flexible, motivated and willing to participate in the wider life of the school
• Ideally has expertise in Maths, English, RE and ICT
We can offer you:
• ‘A happy place to learn, grow and thrive.’
• A very supportive and friendly team of colleagues and Governors
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• Supportive parents, families and community
• Opportunities for professional development
• Beautiful rural setting
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people, appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check
Visits to the school and informal discussions with the Headteacher are encouraged.
Visit dates – 14th April 1-3pm, 15th April 4pm, 17th April 1-3pm
To arrange a visit please contact the school office. – 01539 624268 email: admin@orton.cumbria.sch.uk
For an application pack download from our school website https://www.ortoncofeprimary.co.uk/current-vacancies
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 20th April 2026
Interviews: Provisionally W/c 27th April and will include an observation of teaching.
Contact Orton CofE School
Address
Orton CofE School
Orton
Penrith
CA10 3RG