Job title and organisation: Year 3 Class Teacher - Farsley Springbank Primary School
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full time
Contract: Temporary
Location: Farsley Springbank Primary School
Closing date and Time: Monday 23 March 2026
We are looking to appoint an excellent class teacher, who is highly motivated and enthusiastic, to join our popular and successful school. The post will initially be in Year 3 but in future years may be in any year group across the school.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who would thrive on this opportunity to develop his/her experience and make a significant contribution to school, both in and out of the classroom. We are looking for someone who can bring that ‘extra bit’ to Springbank. We are a close knit, hardworking and friendly staff team; our children are keen to learn and our parents and governors are supportive of our wonderful school.
You will need to be totally committed to high standards of learning and children’s well-being. We have the highest expectations of every pupil and strive for them to achieve excellent standards in all that they do, both academically and socially through an exciting and engaging curriculum and wide range of experiences. This is a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to join our fantastic school team and share in its success.
We expect all staff to understand and implement the content of policies relating to safeguarding including the Child Protection Policy, the Safer Recruitment Policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education, Safer Working Practices and any other relevant policies as applicable. We expect all Farsley Springbank Primary School employees to adhere to all safeguarding arrangements so that pupils stay safe, are healthy, make a positive contribution, enjoy and achieve and develop skills for economic well-being. Please see the job description for further information.
We are looking for a highly motivated teacher who:
- Is positive, optimistic and enthusiastic with a passion for teaching and learning.
- Is innovative, creative and has high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge children.
- Is able to build positive relationships with children, staff, parents and our wider community.
- Is a team player and willing to be involved in every aspect of school life.
- Is committed to their own professional development.
We can offer:
- Happy, confident children who enjoy learning and achieve well.
- A friendly, welcoming school with talented, dedicated and happy staff who are hardworking and passionate about their roles and responsibilities.
- A commitment to empowering all our staff to achieve exceptional teaching for themselves and others through professional development, coaching and leadership opportunities.
- A supportive and active Governing Board.
If you are passionate about teaching and learning, this could be the job for you!
It is important that prospective candidates feel we are the right school for them and vice versa. We want our staff to be happy at work so they can thrive professionally, delivering engaging and challenging learning for our children; happy staff means happy children and happy children learn! We aim for both staff and children to ‘be the best they can be.’
Applicants are welcome to come and visit the school. Please contact the school office on 0113 2558719 to arrange a mutually convenient time. We look forward to meeting you.
The recruitment pack and application form can be found on our school website using the link below.
Vacancies | Farsley Springbank Primary School
Please return all completed applications via e-mail to k.hurrell@farsleyspringbank.co.uk
The closing date for applications is midday onMonday 23rd March 2026.
Shortlisting will take place after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted and invited for tasks and interview.
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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