Job title and organisation: KS2 Experienced teacher - Castleton Primary School
Salary: Main pay scale / Upper pay scale
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Castleton Primary School
Closing Date: Friday 27 March
Are you a dedicated and inspiring KS2 Teacher ready to make a real difference in a vibrant, diverse school community? Castleton Primary School in the heart of Leeds invites you to join us on an exciting journey to nurture every child’s potential and help them be “the best we can be.” If you believe in fostering curiosity, courage, and kindness, and want to lead a subject or phase with enthusiasm and impact, this is the role for you.
About Castleton Primary School
Castleton Primary is a forward-thinking two-form entry-maintained 2-11 school located in New Wortley, Leeds, with a strong community spirit and a commitment to inclusion. we serve a richly diverse and vibrant community.
Our core values of curiosity, courage, and kindness shape everything we do. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where children feel valued, empowered, and inspired to embrace learning without limits. Our spacious sites include green spaces and two sports pitches, supporting our unique Opal outdoor play provision that encourages creativity and active play.
Our current priorities focus on cultivating a vibrant culture for reading and writing, enhancing early years provision, strengthening relational practice, and developing a creative, coherent curriculum that inspires lifelong learning.
About the Role
As a KS2 Teacher at Castleton, you will:
- Lead a subject area or potentially a whole phase, shaping curriculum and teaching practises to inspire excellence.
- Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that promote creativity, curiosity, and purposeful learning.
- Play a pivotal role in embedding a culture of reading and writing, supporting our school improvement priorities.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the wider community to support every child’s progress and well-being.
- Contribute to ongoing professional development and school-wide initiatives that foster inclusive, trauma-informed approaches.
This is a unique opportunity to join a school committed to growth, where your leadership and teaching will have a tangible impact on children’s lives and futures.
About You
We are seeking a passionate and reflective professional who:
- Believes deeply in the potential of every child and is committed to high expectations for all.
- Embraces our core values of kindness, courage, and curiosity in everyday practice.
- Has experience teaching KS2 with a strong understanding of curriculum development and assessment.
- Is enthusiastic about leading a subject and/or phase and driving improvements collaboratively.
- Demonstrates adaptability and creativity in meeting the diverse needs of learners, including those with SEND and EAL.
- Is eager to engage with the wider school community and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture.
- Values professional growth and is open to innovative approaches supported by ongoing CPD.
What We Offer
- A supportive, inclusive school community where every staff member’s contribution is valued.
- Opportunities for leadership and professional development aligned with school priorities.
- The chance to work in a school with a clear vision and a positive Ofsted rating.
- Access to rich resources, green spaces, and a vibrant learning environment.
- Engagement with a diverse, dynamic community passionate about education and growth.
Application Details
- Salary: Main pay scale / Upper pay scale
- Closing Date: 27th March 2026
- How to Apply: Please send your application to Keeley Penny at k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk
Vacancies at Castleton | Castleton Primary School
We encourage you to contact us and arrange a visit to school.
We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to inclusivity and excellence. This role involves leading a subject and/or a phase, contributing to the school’s strategic improvement plans.
Castleton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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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