Class Teacher (KS1 or KS2) Permanent

Rufford Park Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7QR

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 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: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Board would like appoint a talented and highly motivated teacher to join our brilliant school. This role could be in KS1 or KS2 depending on experience and expertise and will commence on 1 September 2026. ECTs are welcome to apply.

If you believe that children should receive a high-quality education, rich in learning opportunities, so that each child is ‘happy, healthy, safe’ and can ‘enjoy, achieve and influence’ then please apply to join our team at Rufford Park.

What the school offers its staff

At Rufford Park Primary School we have a great mix of children, a strong and talented staff team and we have a good reputation for the inclusion of children with special needs. We have a supportive parent and governing body. We had a very positive Ofsted inspection in July 2022.

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 Rufford Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 327 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rufford Park Primary School website
• Email address: office@ruffordparkprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 01133910906
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rufford-park-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Rufford Park Primary School

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

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