We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Lower KS2 Class Teacher to join our fabulous school. This position is to cover Maternity leave from March 2025. 

About Us: 

Gledhow is a super school with brilliant pupils, staff, governors and families. We are a large busy three-form entry school in North Leeds with a wonderfully diverse pupil and colleague community. At Gledhow we strive to make the ordinary extraordinary, by taking the everyday experiences our pupils have and transforming them into amazing opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative class teacher who is motivated to uphold the school’s vision and values,  bringing lessons and learning to life for our children. 

This role would suit an experienced teacher who can demonstrate:  

• Inspirational and motivating classroom practice ensuring excellent outcomes for all  children 
• Outstanding classroom organisational skills which facilitate pupil independence and high standards of learning.
• A commitment to good behaviour standards  and the building of high quality teacher/pupil/ parent relationships, as a foundation for outstanding teaching and learning.
• Resilience and personal attributes so that change and improvement is seen as a positive.
• Personal drive to deliver improvements. 

If you would like to join us we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school before the closing date are welcomed. Please email the school on recruitment@gledhowschool.org to arrange a visit. 

How to Apply

Please download and complete the application form at 

https://www.gledhow.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies/teacher

Completed applications should be addressed to the Headteacher at the school address or via email to recruitment@gledhowschool.org. 

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am, Monday 27th January 2025, interviews will be undertaken week commencing 3rd February 2025. 

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date.

Gledhow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role is ‘regulated activity’ therefore you are advised to read our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is also available at https://www.gledhow.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies/teachermaternity

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and satisfactory references. 

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This only includes publicly available information 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.

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.

Schools Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders