Jobtitle and organisation: Class Teacher - Gildersome Primary School
Salary: MPS 1 - UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,047.36)
Hours: 32.5 (Full Time)
Contract: Temporary Term Time Only
Location: Gildersome Primary School
Closing Date: Tuesday 19 May
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated Class Teacher for September 2026. The role will be in either Key Stage 1 or 2.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- is a proven, consistently good/outstanding practitioner with recent experience of teaching in a relevant year group
- has a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the curriculum including assessment and monitoring
- has a passion and determination to help all children achieve or exceed their potential
- has high expectations of attainment and behaviour
- is able to lead, support, inspire and motivate colleagues through excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team
- is resilient, flexible and resourceful
- is committed to continuous professional development
In return, we can offer:
- motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who deserve the very best opportunities
- an excellent building with good facilities
- supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community
- career development opportunities
Candidates are welcome to visit the school and this is strongly encouraged. Please call to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Please visit Gildersome Primary School - Vacancies
for the job description and person specification.
For more information about the school and what we offer at Gildersome Primary, please visit the school website Gildersome Primary School - Home
Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interview date: Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd May, 2026
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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