Job title and organisation: Class Teacher KS1 / KS2 - Calverley CE Primary School
Salary: MPS M1 £19,749.60 - M6 £37,210.77
Hours: 19.5
Contract: Temporary
Location: Calverley CE Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 18th May 2026 at 9am
- Are you looking for a warm, forward‑thinking school where children are happy, kind and keen to learn?
- Do you want to work in beautiful grounds alongside a supportive and experienced team?
- Are you passionate about nurturing independence, confidence and wellbeing in young children?
- Would you love to teach in a school where relationships, care and joy in learning come first?
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and nurturing Teacher to join our warm and welcoming school community at Calverley CE Primary School.
Set within wonderful, spacious school grounds, our curriculum enables children to learn through exploration, play and meaningful outdoor experiences. You will be joining a supportive, settled and highly experienced staff team, where collaboration, professional dialogue and shared success are valued.
Our Senior Leadership Team is approachable, visible and committed to developing high-quality teaching practice, offering ongoing support and opportunities for professional growth. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with a strong focus on work–life balance, individual care and a positive, inclusive school culture.
Our children are kind, considerate and proud of their school. They behave exceptionally well and thrive in an environment where relationships are strong and every child is known and valued as an individual.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to providing the very best start to children’s learning journey.
The successful candidate will:
- Plan and deliver high-quality learning
- Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment, both indoors and outdoors
- Support children’s personal, social, emotional and academic development, recognising and meeting individual needs
- Use ongoing assessment and observation to inform next steps in learning
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents and carers
- Promote positive behaviour, independence and self-confidence
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and the wider school team
- Contribute to a culture of continual improvement and reflective practice
- Uphold the school’s Christian values, safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to wellbeing
Please find details of the job vacancy, application form and other documentation on the school website: https://www.calverleycofeprimaryschool.org.uk/vacancies
Viewings of the school are encouraged. Please call or email the school office to arrange a tour of the school on Thursday 14th May at 2.00pm or Friday 15th May at 10:30am.
Tel: 0113 2575127 or email Office@calverleyce.co.uk
Please return all completed applications via email to SBM@calverleyce.co.uk.
Closing date: 18th May 2026 at 9am
Short listing: 18th May 2026
Interview date: 20th / 22nd May (TBC if short listed)
Safeguarding Statement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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 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.
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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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