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Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 6QY

This job expired on 20 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  20 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Fulltime Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - April 2026 - July 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ø Brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom

Ø Can engage and inspire children in their learning

Ø Works collaboratively as part of a dedicated team

Ø Is committed to raising standards and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school

Ø Is passionate about making learning exciting, meaningful and memorable

Ø Has the ability to motivate, challenge, and nurture every child

What the school offers its staff

v A warm and welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos

v Pupils who are enthusiastic, eager to learn and a joy to teach

v A supportive and experienced team of staff and Governors

v A school where staff are valued, encouraged and given opportunities to develop

v A commitment to high quality CPD, professional growth, and strong induction support

v A positive, ambitious, and nurturing environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive

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.

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About St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 316 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Nicholas Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: schooloffice@stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2930318
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-catholic-primary-school-leeds

 A warm and welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos
 Pupils who are enthusiastic, eager to learn and a joy to teach
 A supportive and experienced team of staff and Governors
 A school where staff are valued, encouraged and given opportunities to develop
 A commitment to high quality CPD, professional growth, and strong induction support
 A positive, ambitious, and nurturing environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive

Arranging a visit to St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

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

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