St Margaret’s C of E Primary School are excited to be able to appoint an inspirational, child-centred, enthusiastic and committed class teacher from September 2025, initially to work within our Key Stage 1 team. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have knowledge and experience of teaching within EYFS and Key Stage 1, and knowledge of the full primary curriculum
• Be a team player who is resilient and is committed to using their skills and expertise to ensure that all children’s needs in their class are met
• Understand the importance of building good relationships with all members of our school community
• Be someone who can inspire, innovate and work effectively with others to problem solve
• Be enthusiastic, hardworking, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest standards of pupil achievement, personal development, behaviour and well-being are attained
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and will work with parents and carers to achieve the best outcomes for their children
• Have a good understanding of children’s developmental needs, including those children with additional needs, and has a commitment to providing an inclusive education for all children
• Have a desire to develop further within their career and influence school development and subject leadership
• Be, or have aspirations to be, an outstanding practitioner 

St Margaret’s C of E Primary School is a successful, inclusive two form entry primary school with innovative and creative approaches to learning.  We are a vibrant and caring place to learn, providing opportunities for every child to succeed. Our school has a 14 place resource provision, the BASE, for children with complex communication needs. The children on roll of the BASE are also integrated into our mainstream classes and their teachers work together to offer an inclusive curriculum. 

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who enjoy a large and happy workplace.  We greatly value outdoor, practical learning, with an emphasis on high standards of achievement and behaviour.  You will be joining a team of highly skilled staff who value on-going professional development and creating positive outcomes for all. 

For further insight into the school, please see our website: www.stmargarets.leeds.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Thursday 24th April at 9.00am.

Interviews will be held over two days. Wednesday 30th April

(day 1) and Thursday 1st May 2025 for candidates successful at day 1.

Candidates are invited and warmly encouraged to make a visit to the school.  Visits can be made on Tuesday 1st April at 3.30pm or  Wednesday 23rd April at 9.30am. Please contact the school office to arrange this.

Application pack is available on the school website – https://www.stmargarets.leeds.sch.uk/page.php?id=3463

St Margaret’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds

This role is based in the UK. 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.

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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