Class Teacher to Cover Maternity Leave
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Class Teacher to Cover Maternity Leave
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1AF
Start date: October 2026 | Closing date: 18 May 2026 at 11:59pm | Date listed: 23 April 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 per year (FTE) | Working pattern: Full time | Contract type: Fixed term
Job details
- Job role: Teacher, Suitable for early career teachers
- Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
- Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
- Working pattern: Full time
- Contract type: Fixed term
- Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Job summary
Would you like to work in an ‘exceptional, happy and friendly school’ (Ofsted March 2023), where you can inspire our children’s love of learning? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an outstanding school, and we are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our dedicated, hardworking and friendly team where there is a shared ambition to continue to make our school the best it can be. You will need to be highly motivated and have commitment to meet the needs of all our children.
Our school is a large two form, 3-11 primary based in Roundhay. We have wonderful pupils and a hardworking, committed staff who have helped shape the school into a nurturing and vibrant educational establishment at the heart of the community. We take pride in the fact that our pupils are keen to learn, polite and exemplary in their conduct and interactions.
In return we can offer:
- a supportive and friendly team of colleagues;
- joint planning, preparation and assessment time with your job-share and year group partner;
- excellent professional development opportunities;
- enthusiastic and engaged children;
- a firm commitment to the well-being of our children and staff and
- supportive parents and governors.
Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcomed.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a successful and very popular primary. We are committed to providing the highest standards of learning and are proud of our achievements (visit our website [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for more information). We promote diversity and we want a work force that represents the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all irrespective of sex, sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check as part of our safer recruitment procedures. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on line.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
How to apply
In your personal statement, please highlight:
- Your key strengths
- Relevant experience
- What makes you a great fit for our school
- How you could make a positive contribution to our wider school community
If you have the skills and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you.
Interested candidates are invited to visit the school on Tuesday 5th May at 4.00pm and Thursday 7th May at 4.00pm
Please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to confirm attendance or if you have any questions relating to this post.
Closing Date for applications: Monday 18th May, 2026
Shortlisting applications: Tuesday 19th May, 2026
Interviews: Thursday 20th May, 2026
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond the Trust. The Trust adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safer recruitment including social media checks on all shortlisted candidates. All persons employed by the Trust, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the Trust have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.
Further information
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About [Employer hidden]
School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11 | Education phase: Primary school | School size: Up to 470 pupils | Age range: 3 to 11
Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
School website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website
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