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Class Teacher

Hugh Gaitskell Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8AB

This job expired on 20 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is a large, three form entry primary school and nursery situated close to the centre of Leeds. Our motto, ‘One World, One School’, reflects our inclusive ethos and our desire to provide a high-quality and creative education that both challenges and inspires children of all abilities. The intake to the school is a wonderful mix of ethnicity, race, culture and socio-economic backgrounds. The children have a wide range of needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and English as an Additional Language.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and motivated Class Teacher to join a supportive team of professionals who are committed to raising standards and using innovative ways of enhancing the learning experience of the pupils. The year groups in which this Class Teacher will work will depend on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to the vision and the future achievements of Hugh Gaitskell Primary School.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged but you will not be disadvantaged if you are unable to visit. If you would like to book a visit please contact us on recruitment@hg-ps.org.

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.

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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.

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About Hugh Gaitskell Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 562 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hugh Gaitskell Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hugh-gaitskell-primary-school

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