Job title and organisation: Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Hunslet Moor Primary School
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: 32.5 per week
Contract: Fixed Term
Location: Hunslet Moor Primary School, Fairford Avenue, Leeds LS11 5EL
Closing Date: Monday 12 January 2026
Required from 20 April 2026
Unlocking Every Child’s Potential
We have an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is attracted to the challenges and opportunities that working as part of the Hunslet Moor community brings. Hunslet Moor Primary School is located a short distance from Leeds city centre and draws from a unique and culturally diverse community. Our children are keen to learn, showing genuine enthusiasm and spirit.
Due to one of our teachers taking maternity leave in Year 3, we are inviting applications from candidates who would like to work in KS2 in the first instance within an established team who are committed to developing practice and provision that achieves the best outcomes for all learners. This is a fixed term contract until the post holder returns.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers. Subject leadership can be tailored to the skills and experience of the successful candidate. Please ensure you state your specific strengths and expertise clearly in your application.
We are looking for a teacher who is:
- Innovative and highly motivated to inspire, enthuse and challenge children.
- Proven to have high expectations for behaviour, achievement and progress, with a real commitment to inclusion.
- Dedicated to their own development and that of others, with a drive to ensure all children achieve their full potential.
- Committed to working as a proactive and co-operative team member.
- Excited to join a supportive, positive and forward thinking team, who strive to improve the quality of education and the opportunities we can offer our pupils.
- Passionate for leading a curriculum subject.
In return we can offer:
- Creative, supportive and committed colleagues.
- A real opportunity to further your teaching career.
- Enthusiastic and engaging children who are proud of their school.
- Supportive parents, strong community links and an active and committed governing body.
- Fantastic learning environments through a modern, recently expanded school building.
If you would like to arrange a visit to School please email recruitment@hunsletmoor.co.uk with your preferred date and time prior to the closing date.
Please visit the school website for application details.
Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@hunsletmoor.co.uk.
Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026
Interviews to take place late January /Early February 2026.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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