Class Teacher EYFS/KS1
Clapgate Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AW18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 April 2026
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a committed and inspiring Early Years/KS1 Teacher to join our amazing team at Clapgate. In this role, you will play a key part in creating a warm, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for our youngest pupils. You will lead engaging lessons, support children’s individual learning needs, and help nurture their social, emotional, and academic development. This position is perfect for a teacher who is caring, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping young children grow and succeed.
To find out more about our Clapgate Primary School, please visit our school website.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for somebody who is…
- Creative, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting young children’s communication, learning, and development
- Confident in EYFS/KS1 curriculum content, with a strong understanding of early childhood development and how young children learn
- Skilled in planning engaging learning experiences that promote active, independent learning
- Effective in managing behaviour and creating a calm, nurturing, and supportive classroom environment
- Empathetic, patient, and responsive to individual needs, building strong and trusting relationships
- Reflective and observant, able to identify misconceptions and provide clear, purposeful feedback
- Passionate about outdoor learning and its positive impact on children’s development
- Able to promote high-quality oracy and confident communication across the curriculum
- Adaptable, creative, and proactive in supporting learning in a variety of ways
- Collaborative and confident working with a range of support staff, contributing positively to a strong team ethos
- Committed to ongoing professional development and continually improving practice
- Experienced, with a minimum of two years’ teaching experience within the Early Years phase
- Knowledgeable about the EYFS framework and skilled in applying it effectively in daily teaching
- Skilled in designing and managing a classroom environment that uses high-quality continuous provision, ensuring it supports teaching, learning, and the effective delivery of the curriculum
- Full of energy, vision, and enthusiasm, contributing positively to the wider school community
What the school offers its staff
At Clapgate, we value the vital role our teachers play in helping pupils grow into confident, independent learners. Our recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024) praised our outstanding personal development and Early Years provision, highlighting our warm, welcoming community and our ambitious expectations for every child, including those with SEND. As part of our team, you will join a school that prioritises high-quality teaching, strong relationships, and a commitment to ensuring every pupil flourishes.
Our latest Ofsted report (July 2024) made the following comments:
‘Everyone is welcome and made to feel special at Clapgate Primary School’
‘Pupils celebrate and value each other and the adults who work with them’
‘Adults have the highest ambition for every pupil including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’
‘The school has created a harmonious atmosphere where pupils behave consistently well’
‘The school has successfully created a culture of care, compassion and high expectation’’
Please view our full Ofsted report.
We Can Offer...
- A happy, motivated, and friendly staff team
- Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
- A vibrant, creative atmosphere that celebrates innovation
- Supportive senior leadership committed to raising standards and improving children’s lives
- A rich, creative curriculum with distinctive golden threads
- Outstanding school grounds, including vast playing fields, a nature area, campfire circle, animals, and allotments
- Our much-loved therapy dog, Rufus
- A dedicated art room to support creative learning
- A clear and consistent approach to behaviour, supported by our therapeutic team
- A strong respect for work–life balance
Early Years & Key Stage 1 Excellence
- The opportunity to work in an outstanding Early Years setting which continues into Key Stage 1.
- A highly effective, collaborative EYFS/ KS1 team
- Calm, inviting learning spaces designed to spark curiosity and creativity
- A well-structured and carefully sequenced EYFS/ KS1 curriculum that builds strong foundational knowledge and skills
- An oracy-centred environment where high-quality interactions underpin all learning
- A play-based approach blending adult-guided and child-initiated experiences
- Excellent continuous provision, both indoors and outdoors which continues into Key Stage 1.
Visit our website to watch our school video and learn more about our community.
https://www.clapgateprimaryschool.co.uk/
Further information about the job
Application Information
- Closing date: Monday 27th April
- Interviews: Tuesday 5th May/Wednesday 6th May
To request an application pack, please email: clapgaterecruit@clapgateprimaryschool.org or call the school office on 0113 2716700
Completed applications to be sent to the same email or delivered by hand/post to the school.
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. We would like to invite all potential applicants to come and visit our school on Monday 20th April or Thursday 23rd April. Please call the school office to arrange an appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children
If shortlisted, applicants will be asked to disclose relevant information regarding their criminal history
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.
About Clapgate Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 440 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clapgate Primary School website
- Email address
- beltm@clapgateprimaryschool.org
- Phone number
- 0113 2716700
Clapgate Primary is a highly successful and popular school situated in Belle Isle in the south of the city. The school is two form entry. Most children start school with us in our Nursery and remain with us until they are 11.
Clapgate Primary also has close links with other neighbouring schools and is in the JESS cluster. It is also part of the Red Kite Teaching Alliance.
The school occupies a large site with extensive playing fields, playgrounds, an orchard, allotments and school animals.
At Clapgate we place a huge emphasis on pupil achievement and adopt a creative approach to teaching and learning. We are committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity.
Clapgate Primary prides itself on the positive attitude held by all who work at the school. The children are friendly, polite and welcoming. There is very good behaviour throughout the school.
Clapgate is a good school with outstanding pupil personal development and Early Years provision (Ofsted July 2024) and prides itself on the positive attitude held by all the staff.
Our latest Ofsted report (July 2024) made the following comments:
‘Everyone is welcome and made to feel special at Clapgate Primary School’
‘Pupils celebrate and value each other and the adults who work with them’
‘Adults have the highest ambition for every pupil including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’
‘The school has created a harmonious atmosphere where pupils behave consistently well’
‘The school has successfully created a culture of care, compassion and high expectation’’
We wish to appoint dedicated staff with positive attitudes who will continue to maintain these high standards.
Arranging a visit to Clapgate Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email beltm@clapgateprimaryschool.org.
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