KS1 Classroom Teacher - Start date: 1st September 2025 - Full Time Temporary Contract.  Expiry of contract expected to be Easter 2026

St. Oswald’s C of E Primary School is a happy and successful Church school serving the local community of Guiseley.

The Governors are seeking a talented individual who is passionate about teaching and will make a positive contribution to our staff team. 

The successful candidates will: 

• Be a qualified teacher with QTS;
• Experienced Teachers or ECTs welcome to apply;
• Be able and keen to contribute to the development of teaching, learning and assessment across the primary age range;
• Be able to work effectively with others to develop high quality practice across the school;
• Have excellent communication, inter-personal and organisational skills;
• Have a creative outlook and flexible approach to learning.

We can offer you: 

• The opportunity to broaden and develop your experience of working in a primary setting and use a variety of innovative approaches;
• A commitment to your own professional development;
• A school with a welcoming Christian ethos;
• A dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff;
• Happy, well behaved and motivated children;
• Supportive parents, Governing Body and community who want the best for their children.

Visits to the school are encouraged.  Please telephone the school on 01943 873570 or email the Business Manager (Nicola.towers@stoswaldsleeds.org) to book a visit on Thursday 12th June 2025 at 4pm. If you are unable to make this date, please contact us to make alternative arrangements for a visit.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 27th June 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 27th June 2025

Interviews: Thursday 3rd July 2025

To apply for this post, please email Nicki Towers at Nicola.towers@stoswaldsleeds.org to request a full job description and application form.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available 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.

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