Class Teacher Key Stage One

Shakespeare Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7NP

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer the successful candidate:

• a thriving and successful school with the well-being of staff and pupils at the forefront of all decision-making processes

• a thorough induction process and welcome package

• shared planning with year group colleagues

• a new building with fantastic facilities, complete with extensive free parking and strong commuter links

• individually tailored career development and training opportunities

• children who have a thirst for learning and a desire to do well which is reflected in the support we see from parents

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.

Please see the attached Teacher Recruitment Brochure for further details of the role and information about our school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shakespeare Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment procedures states that all appointments will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.

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.

ClassTeachers Recruitment Brochure KS1 May 2026 Final (1).pdf - 1.19 MB (opens in new tab)

About Shakespeare Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 738 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shakespeare Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 01135351000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shakespeare-primary-school

A curriculum of excellence from the heart of Leeds.

We are a successful and thriving three form entry primary school with children who have a thirst for knowledge and staff who are dedicated to delivering an outstanding educational experience.

We are located in the culturally rich community of Burmantofts and have a brand new building with exceptional facilities to support teaching and learning.

Arranging a visit to Shakespeare Primary School

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

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