Class Teacher

Cross Gates Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7NB

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (777)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours weekly, 5 days per week, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher to join our vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school, initially to be placed in Year 3. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to progress over time.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who:

• is an excellent classroom practitioner
• approaches their work with enthusiasm, resilience and creativity
• is able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and their families
• enjoys the challenge of delivering the highest levels of success for children
• is able to work as part of a team and engage with parents to support children’s learning opportunities
• is inclusive and ambitious for all children

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer the successful candidates:

• a thriving and successful good school with the well-being of staff and pupils at the forefront of all decision-making processes
• children who enjoy their creative learning
• a commitment to your professional development
• a commitment to supporting your work life balance
• supportive colleagues, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• collaborative work with our colleagues from four other schools within the Leeds East Primary Partnership

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

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

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.

Job Description Class Teacher.pdf - 85.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Class Teacher.pdf - 93.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cross Gates Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 259 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cross Gates Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2645763
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cross-gates-primary-school

Cross Gates Primary School is a welcoming one form entry primary school located in the heart of East Leeds and part of the Leeds East Primary Partnership. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child and family is valued and supported. Our strong community ethos and family-focused approach create a nurturing space to support pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Cross Gates, we are committed to excellence and continuous development, ensuring our school remains a place where children love to learn and grow. Our vision, Aspire, Learn, Succeed, underpins everything we do.

Arranging a visit to Cross Gates Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk.

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