Job title and organisation: UKS2 Permanent Class Teacher - Parklands Primary School
Salary: MPS 1-6/UPS
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only
Location: Parklands Primary School, Dufton Approach, LS14 6ED
Closing Date and Time: Monday 18 May at 10 AM
Are you passionate about working in a school environment? Would you like to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking setting where you can make a real difference to children’s lives?
At Parklands Primary School, we are seeking an enthusiastic and creative teacher who can inspire and engage pupils, helping them to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and hardworking team within a welcoming and inclusive school community. Wellbeing of both our staff and children is our most important priority.
We are proud to be a central part of our local community, with a caring ethos and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards in all areas of school life.
Before applying, we encourage prospective candidates to visit our website to learn more about our school and ensure it is the right fit for you. Year group to be confirmed depending upon the experience of the successful candidate. Both ECT and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A genuine passion for working with children
- A commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils
- The ability to support and challenge learners of all abilities
- A thorough knowledge of safeguarding and its importance in schools
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- A positive attitude and a good sense of humour
We can offer:
- A dedicated and ambitious Senior Leadership Team
- Fantastic staff wellbeing
- Supportive, committed, and friendly colleagues
- Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A supportive Governing Body
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aim to reflect the community we serve.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our pupils and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments would be subject to an enhanced DBS and two references, one from your present employer.
Closing Date: 18th May 2026 – 10am
Interview Date: 21st May 2026
Any questions regarding the post or to ask for an application pack please email s.kelsey@parklandsleeds.org.uk
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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