Reception, KS1 or Year 3 Class Teacher vacancy MPS 1-2 

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about providing the very best learning opportunities for our children in Reception / Key Stage 1 or Year 3 in order to ensure they ‘REACH’ their full potential.

The person appointed will be expected to:

• Have a positive mindset and a determination to ensure all children have the best life chances
• Be committed to self- improvement and reflective practice as a teacher
• Have exemplary classroom practice and is committed to developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
• Promote learning based on using excellent subject knowledge and respond effectively to their learners ensuring appropriate challenge for all pupils.
• Contribute to the drive for high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour for all.
• To respond effectively to the needs of children in lesson, having flexibility in approach.
• Effectively use data and other forms of monitoring to track and ensure the progress of classes and groups.
• Build positive relationships with all staff.
• Be an active member of the phase team and contributing to whole school improvement.
• Lead a subject across school

In return we can offer:

• Excellent professional development opportunities working with experienced teachers and leaders
• Motivated and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy a range of first-hand experiences
• A school with a supportive culture and ethos
• A flexible and targeted teaching timetable which aims to model best practice, secure accelerated progress and close performance gaps.
• A commitment to a carefully planned, exciting and enriched curriculum.
• The opportunity to develop links with a range of stakeholders and other schools with our Family of Schools.

The post is full time MPS 1 - 3, initially temporary with a view to becoming permanent, starting September 2025. 

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school, please email the school to arrange a convenient time. The visits can take on Tuesday 22nd April at 2.00pm and Thursday 24th April at 3.45pm. 

To apply for the post, please download application documents from the Rothwell vacancies page: https://www.rothwellprimary.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/ 

Completed applications to be sent to admin@rothwell-pri.leeds.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 28th April 2025 at 9am. Short-listing will take place on this date and successful candidates will be informed by phone. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th April 2025. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post. 

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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