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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 6RX

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time (Mon to Fri, 32.5hrs per wk)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year, in the first instance
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our children are looking for a teacher who:

• likes children and appreciates their contributions
• really listens to children and uses this information to help them overcome challenges
• is firm but fair with clear boundaries and uses supportive, understanding approaches
• admits when they have made mistakes and is prepared to learn from them
• keeps children safe and ensures their wellbeing
• ensures learning is fun and challenging and has lots of ways to teach in their toolbox
• really wants to be a part of our school family, parish and community

Our staff and governors are looking for a teacher who:

• has a child-centred holistic approach to teaching and learning, which puts children firmly at the heart
• is a team player who is resilient and is prepared to ‘go the extra mile’
• demonstrates their commitment and contribution to our Catholic ethos which is central to our school
• can inspire, innovate and work with others to problem-solve
• be an outstanding role model
• understands the importance of building good relationships with everyone
• a good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A strong inclusive environment where our ethos is central to all we do
• A warm and welcoming school that is unique in its richness and diversity
• A caring, hardworking and dedicated school team who are committed to a child-centred approach to maximise improvement
• Outstanding staff Health and Wellbeing programme and support
• Enthusiastic and inquisitive children who are wonderful to work with
• A commitment to strong partnerships between children, parents, school team, governors, the local parishes and the wider community
• A commitment to continuing professional development and career progression for all

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.

'St Francis of Assisi School is an oasis at the heart of the community. The school has very high expectations for all pupils…, who are highly motivated, eager to learn and rise to the school’s challenges.’ (OFSTED Oct 2024)

‘The school community is genuinely welcoming, inclusive and open, living out in every interaction its strong Catholic ethos and mission.’ (S48 RE Inspection May 2023)

The school Governing Body are seeking to appoint an innovative, reflective and talented teacher who will work to make a significant contribution to closing the gap in learning and raising standards for all our children.

This is a fixed-term (for 1 year in the first instance), full-time post, which requires to start 1 September 2026.

We are highly committed to staff professional development and have a proven track record of outstanding career progression, from ECT to UPS and beyond. We welcome ECTs as well as more experienced MPS teachers, who are ready to take on middle leadership responsibilities and progress to UPS.

Commitment to safeguarding

At St Francis of Assisi, we are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY!

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher JD.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher PS.pdf - 100 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: admin@bsf-leeds.co.uk
• Phone number: 01132700978
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-of-assisi-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

We are a primary school setting, part of a MAT trust, St Gregory The Great.
· A visibly Catholic school with Christ at heart, that cherishes everyone
· A school which offers a high-quality inclusive education
· A school in which teaching constantly strives to be better
· A school where the whole community values learning
· A school which promotes independence, motivation and perseverance
· A school in which pupils demonstrate calm and positive behaviour
· A school which sets no ceiling on the expectations of pupil achievement and believes that every child, has the right to feel clever, and achieve greatness.

Arranging a visit to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bsf-leeds.co.uk.

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