Job title and organisation: Class Teacher (maternity cover) - Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School
Salary: MPS – UPS £32,916 - £51,048
Hours: 32.5
Contract: Fixed Term
Location: Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School, LS28 8EP
Closing Date: Thursday 2 October

Thank you for your interest in working at Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School.  We are looking for ambitious and aspirational teacher to join our friendly, dedicated and supportive team at school to cover a period of maternity leave, within Key Stage 1, starting in November 2025. 

Pudsey Bolton Royd is a ‘good’ school (OFSTED Nov 2023) where we ‘have high expectations for what pupils learn and experience’, have ‘high levels of engagement in lessons’ and ‘staff build positive relationships with pupils’.

We put our school ethos of ‘We enjoy.  We achieve’ and our core values of Care, Growth and Teamwork at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a teacher who

• Has a positive, happy and friendly demeanour.
• Is a creative, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher who has the energy and creativity to make learning experiences engaging.
• Has a clear understanding of primary learning in Key Stage 1.
• Is committed to creating an environment which supports, stimulates and challenges pupils.
• Has high expectations of behaviour and is able to implement a range of suitable strategies to achieve this.
• Is a caring professional who has the highest expectations for all pupils, fellow staff and themselves and is committed to raising standards of attainment, achievement and well-being for all.
• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
• Is a teacher who is willing to contribute to our successful team and has the ability to work independently when needed.
• Embraces inclusivity and celebrates diversity.
• Can fully support our core values of Care, Growth and Teamwork.

In return we are able to offer you:

• A vibrant, successful school with enthusiastic children.
• A diverse and broad curriculum.
• A friendly and supportive environment within a team of dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable staff.
• A well-maintained environment to work in, with extensive outside spaces.
• Employee benefits, including access to Employee Wellbeing Support as well as other money-saving benefits.
• Access to professional development through both support from experienced staff and in-house training as well as opportunities to attend external training.

We would welcome the opportunity to show you around school, please contact the school on 0113 386 2560 or email info@pudseyboltonroyd.org to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Application packs can be requested by email to info@pudseyboltonroyd.org or alternatively downloaded from the Vacancies section on our school website Pudsey Bolton Royd

Applications must be made using the Leeds City Council application form, CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: Thursday 2nd October 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 8th October 2025

Please include a contact number as short-listed candidates will be informed by telephone.  In addition, we will contact all candidates to confirm the outcome of your application via email. 

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. 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. 

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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