Class Teacher

Gildersome Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7AB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01/09/2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 8.30am-15.30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - one year
• Pay scale: MPS1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated Class Teacher for September 2026. The role will be in either Key Stage 1 or 2.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is a proven, consistently good/outstanding practitioner with recent experience of teaching in a relevant year group
• has a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the curriculum including assessment and monitoring
• has a passion and determination to help all children achieve or exceed their potential
• has high expectations of attainment and behaviour
• is able to lead, support, inspire and motivate colleagues through excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team
• is resilient, flexible and resourceful
• is committed to continuous professional development

In return, we can offer:

• motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who deserve the very best opportunities
• an excellent building with good facilities
• supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community
• career development opportunities

Candidates are welcome to visit the school and this is strongly encouraged. Please call to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Please visit https://www.gildersomeprimary.org.uk/vacancies-1for the job description and person specification.

For more information about the school and what we offer at Gildersome Primary, please visit the school website www.gildersomeprimary.org.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026

Interview date: Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd May, 2026

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

• motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who deserve the very best opportunities
• an excellent building with good facilities
• supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community
• career development opportunities

Candidates are welcome to visit the school and this is strongly encouraged. Please call to arrange a mutually convenient time.

For more information about the school and what we offer at Gildersome Primary, please visit the school website www.gildersomeprimary.org.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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 a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Commitment to safeguarding

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 a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

teacher-application-form 2025.doc - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

GPS teacherspec.pdf - 122 KB (opens in new tab)

GPS Teacher teacher job desc may 26.pdf - 166 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gildersome Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 380 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gildersome Primary School website
• Email address: k.suggitt@gildersomeprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2012450
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gildersome-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Gildersome Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.suggitt@gildersomeprimary.org.uk.

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