Role: Class Teacher 

Location: Hawksworth Wood Primary School, Cragside Walk, Leeds, LS5 3QE

Salary scale: MPS/UPS

Contract type: Full Time/Fixed Term to 31 August 2026

Start date:  September 2025

Hawksworth Wood Primary is a nurturing and vibrant primary school. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, welcoming, and stimulating environment where every child can grow and thrive. We are now looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Primary School Teacher to join our team and contribute to the academic and social development of our pupils.

About the role:

As a Primary School Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons to pupils. Your role will include developing lesson plans, monitoring pupils' progress, and providing individual support where necessary. You will work closely with our teaching team to foster a collaborative and positive learning environment. This post would suit either a newly qualified or more experienced teacher.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that cater to the diverse needs of pupils.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Create a positive and safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and parents to support pupil development.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and school events.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.

We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Professional development opportunities to help you progress in your career.
• A positive and inclusive school culture focused on achievement and wellbeing.
• A welcoming school community where every member is valued.

How to Apply:

Please go to the Hawksworth Wood Primary School website to download the job description and application form - Vacancies | Hawksworth Wood

Please send completed application forms to Vicky Kerr, School Office Manager – recruitment@hwood.org.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 12 noon

Interview:  Friday 2nd May 2025 (Full Day)

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available online.  

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion 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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