KS1 Teaching Post – temporary maternity cover

Required from either 17th March or 22nd April 2025, depending on the successful candidate’s circumstances. The post is for a calendar year or until the post holder returns.

The Headteacher and Governors of Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School are seeking to appoint a creative, passionate and inspirational primary practitioner to provide exciting and fun learning opportunities for our children.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher, initially for Y2 for this academic year, who can bring energy and enthusiasm to the post. The candidate will be fully committed to raising achievement of pupils in their class and impact on the wider school community through the effective co-ordination of a subject area.

The candidate will: 

• Have high expectations of themselves, the people they work with and the children they teach 

• Use assessment for learning techniques to ensure all children make outstanding progress in their learning

• Be committed to driving forward pupil progress and achievement using a child centred focus

• Be an effective and reflective classroom practitioner who is willing to learn and develop whilst sharing expertise to develop others 

• Demonstrate effective behaviour for learning techniques 

• Be well organised and able to work well both as part of a team and independently 

• Be cheerful with a positive, 'can-do' attitude 

• Be able to demonstrate very good interpersonal and communication skills 

• Lead, motivate and inspire teams of people 

We will offer: 

• Delightful and engaged children 

• An industrious school with a drive to improve standards

• Supportive, friendly and committed staff and governors 

• A commitment to CPD 

• Pleasant school grounds and environment 

• The opportunity to model and share good practice

To apply for the post, please follow this link: https://horsforth.schooljotter2.com/key-information/job-vacancies 

Horsforth Newlaithes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS).

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Candidates are encouraged to come and look around the school by prior arrangement. For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Ms Gaunt, School Business Manager, at office@stf.newlaithes.co.uk 

Closing date for applications is 12.00pm Friday 31st January 2025.

Interviews will be held w/c 10th February 2025.

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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