Job title and organisation: Reception Teacher - Churwell Primary Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: 19.5
Contract: Maternity Cover, 1 year or return of post holder
Location: Churwell Primary Academy, LS27 9HR
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 5 November 2025
We are looking for a teacher to come and join our staff at Churwell Primary Academy. We are a forward-thinking academy where the children are at the heart of everything we do. We work hard to ensure that all our children achieve their best academically but also become well-rounded, happy and socially adept individuals by the time they leave our school. We place high priority on personal development by promoting and focusing on emotional intelligence and well-being. We are committed to high quality teaching and learning to ensure that we make a real difference to the needs of each child.
This post is based in Reception and is fixed term for one year or until the return of the post-holder.
This would be a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking to work in a school that promotes good behaviour and high expectations and where staff have the opportunity to develop their skills and expertise.
Successful applicants will have the ability to:
- be an excellent practitioner and have good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
- work well as an integral part of a team, valuing the contributions of all.
- be organised, enthusiastic, positive and be prepared to work hard.
- demonstrate excellent teaching skills.
- plan appropriately and creatively for children’s individual needs and interests.
- contribute to and strengthen our commitment to the EYFS curriculum and the extra-curricular learning around it.
- plan, create and deliver exceptional provision based learning
- demonstrate a solid knowledge of phonics learning and an excellent understanding of early writing, reading and maths skills
- make a positive contribution to the life of the school.
Churwell Primary Academy has a proven reputation for providing high quality professional development for both teaching and support staff so we can offer:
- a strong motivated staff team
- pupils with a positive attitude to learning
- opportunities for professional development within our academy and as part of our Trust
- a supportive and caring environment
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, medical clearance, a check of the ISA barred list, prohibition order and DBS Enhanced Disclosure, verification of identity and eligibility to work in the UK as well as verification of qualifications and professional status where applicable. The school promotes diversity and we want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the academy.
Opportunities to look round the academy with our EYFS Leader will take place on -
Tuesday 21st October at 1.00pm
Wednesday 22nd October at 10.00am
Please book an appointment through the school office: 0113 2527437 or office@churwellprimary.org.uk
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: Wednesday 5th November 2025
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON: 11th November 2025
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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