Class Teacher (KS1/ KS2)

Hovingham Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 3QY

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 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
• Pay scale: M1 - U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and reflective Class Teacher who can contribute to our ambitious school improvement journey and our vision of giving children the very best experiences.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is energetic, passionate and committed to doing the very best for our children.
• Shows personal resilience, confidence and a positive mindset.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and a strong sense of team spirit.
• Recent teaching experience in the relevant Key Stage.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver high‑quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and effective behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to build positive and productive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to the aims and values of the school.
• Ability to assess learning effectively, provide constructive feedback and set clear targets for pupil progress.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work towards challenging professional goals.
• A child‑centred approach to safeguarding and a clear understanding of statutory requirements.

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, welcoming and supportive team culture built on strong relationships, shared values and a genuine belief in looking out for one another.
  
• Staff wellbeing package through Sparta Health.
• Professional development and coaching; high‑quality CPD and opportunities to grow, reflect and develop your practice within a supportive environment.
• A child‑centred school ethos; a values‑driven culture that supports positive behaviour, strong routines and a calm working environment.
• Workload‑conscious approaches; streamlined systems, collaborative planning and a focus on what makes the biggest difference for pupils and staff.
• Trust-wide support through Owlcotes Multi Academy Trust; access to wider expertise, networks and training across the Trust.

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.

A visit to our wonderful school is highly recommended so that you can see all that is special about Team Hovingham!

Contact: recruitment@hovingham.org

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Application Pack.pdf - 845 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hovingham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 708 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: recruitment@hovingham.org
• Phone number: 0113 2489537
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hovingham-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Hovingham Primary School

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

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