Class Teacher

Guiseley Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 9DA

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (662)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068 - £52,834 (MPS/UPS)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• An inspirational teacher who motivates and enthuses children to learn
• Committed to developing children as independent learners and thinkers, who grow in self-regulation, self-esteem and confidence
• Committed to achieving the highest possible standards of work and behaviour
• Passionate about meeting children’s individual learning needs and committed to promoting learning where disadvantage is present e.g. SEMH or SEND needs
• A good communicator, who is caring, flexible and approachable and committed to developing parental and community engagement

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer:

• A friendly, welcoming environment
• A staff team who are committed to the best outcomes for the children
• Children who are loving, caring and hardworking
• Opportunities to engage in continuous professional development

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 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

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Guiseley Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Guiseley Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@guiseleyprimary.org
• Phone number: 01943873359
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/guiseley-primary-school

Guiseley Primary School is a 1.5 form entry Foundation school, part of the Aireborough Learning Partnership Trust, for pupils aged 2 to 11 years. We are a school that genuinely cares and are committed to ensuring every child feels happy, safe, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential by being excited to learn. 

Arranging a visit to Guiseley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@guiseleyprimary.org.

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