Class Teacher (Initially based in KS2)

Bankside Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5AW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 April 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 - £51,047.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bankside Primary School and Children’s Centre is large inner city Primary School in Harehills, Leeds. It is an exciting time to join our wonderful team as we continue to develop together. We are looking for teachers at all stages of their teaching journey to bring their experience and unique talents to our wonderful school. We are proud of our very diverse school community; the many different cultures, backgrounds and languages that make our school unique are celebrated and enhance our curriculum and school experience.

We are looking for a talented, motivated and passionate teacher that believes that every child can reach their full potential. We are an inclusive school that focuses on the child at the heart of everything we do.

What the school offers its staff

Our experienced pastoral and family support team enables us to have very positive relationships with our families and the wider community in order to work in partnership to help our children succeed. At Bankside, we focus on Putting Down Strong Roots For Success, our curriculum aims to provide a broad and balanced offer that prepares our pupils for the next stage of their education and provides enrichment to broaden children’s experiences and understanding.

We have a talented staff team and are committed to providing a high quality offer of CPD for all staff. Our staff work collaboratively and we carefully plan our teacher’s PPA so they can be released together to promote this approach. We warmly welcome potential applicants to book a tour of the school with the headteacher or Senior Leader, and to come and see us in action! Contact the office (0113 336 8383) to arrange a suitable slot.

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.

At Bankside, we are passionate about celebrating the diversity of our children, families and staff community. We value the experience and contributions of people from all walks of life.

Please download the application/information pack from our website https://www.banksideprimary.org/vacancies

Submitting your application form – please read carefully:

• Closing date – 12 noon, 14th May 2026.
• All completed applications must be submitted electronically to: recruitment@banksideprimary.org
• We can only accept Leeds City Council school support staff or teacher application forms and are unable to accept CV’s
• Any queries relating to this role should also be sent to recruitment@banksideprimary.org
• Please clearly indicate on your application form and accompanying email which role you are applying for. If your application is not labelled clearly, we may not consider your application as we will not know which role you are applying for.
• Attachments should be saved with your name and which role you are applying for.
• Please ensure you provide current and correct email addresses for all your referees.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview / observations.

Interviews are to take place on Tuesday 19th May 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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 and PS 2026.doc - 144 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bankside Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 698 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bankside Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@banksideprimary.org
• Phone number: 0113 336 8383
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bankside-primary-school

Bankside Primary School and Children’s Centre is large inner city Primary School in Harehills, Leeds. It is an exciting time to join our wonderful team as we evolve with a new headteacher and leadership team. We are proud of our very diverse school community; the many different cultures, backgrounds and languages that make our school unique are celebrated and enhance our curriculum and school experience.

Arranging a visit to Bankside Primary School

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

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