Job title and organisation: Class Teacher - Chapel Allerton Primary School

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours: Full time 

Contract: Temporary until 31/08/2026 maternity cover for one year for both positions available 

Location: Harrogate Road, LS7 3PD

Closing date and Time: Monday 16 March 2026

Chapel Allerton is a vibrant and diverse area in North Leeds. Our school is central to the local community and we relish the challenge of supporting all children and families to achieve their full potential. Chapel Allerton Primary School is determined to instill a lifelong love of learning allied to a strong Growth Mindset and built upon a foundation of restorative practice for all pupils. In May 2024 we were graded ‘Good’ for the third consecutive time receiving a glowing report.

We wish to recruit 2 talented and enthusiastic class teachers to cover maternity leaves throughout the 2026/2027 academic year. We are interested in candidates with a belief in creative, cross-curricular learning and a passion for delivering a broad, balanced curriculum.

The successful candidate will join a team of caring, hardworking practitioners and be both supported and challenged to enhance their teaching skills.

Further information about the job and details of how to apply can be found at www.chapelallertonprimary.co.uk. The closing date is Monday 16th March at 9am and applicants are welcome to visit the school on Wednesday 11th March at 2.30pm- please apply through My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/school/Chapel-Allerton-Primary-School/107903, or if this is not possible, please email recruitment@chapeallertonprimary.co.uk for more guidance.

We intend to hold interviews on Friday 27th March.

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.  Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and satisfactory references.

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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