Job title and organisation: Class Teacher - Swinnow Primary School
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Fixed term – maternity leave
Location: Swinnow Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 10 November at 9 AM
Start Date: January 2026
We have a vacancy for a LKS2 teacher to cover a maternity leave. This is likely to be for one year.
Swinnow Primary School is a special place – we really care about our children and families; we work closely with the children’s centre and our onsite alternative provision to provide the best support possible. We have high expectations and focus on building strong foundations in key skills and knowledge. We ensure our children actively participate in exciting learning which broadens their experiences and leads to high achievement.
You must be:
- Able to plan and teach creatively using your excellent subject knowledge.
- A reflective practitioner, who has high expectations of yourself and the children you teach.
- Inclusive – recognising the needs of the whole child.
- A good team member, who brings positivity and enthusiasm.
- Able to develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Resilient and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour.
We can offer:
- The chance to work with our motivated, enthusiastic children.
- The opportunity to work with a team of caring and forward-thinking professionals.
- Support and commitment to your professional development.
If you’d like to find out more about our school or the role, please contact our office team on 01133783100 and we’ll make an appointment for you to visit. We look forward to meeting you!
For further details and an application form, please visit the vacancies page of our website. CLICK HERE to be taken to the webpage.
Closing date: Monday 10th November at 9:00am
Interviews: Monday 17th November
Swinnow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children, and expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Website: Swinnow Primary School - Home
email: recruitment@swinnowprimary.com
Tel: 0113 3783100
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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