Class Teacher
Ninelands Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1NT29 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 May 2025 at 8am
Date listed
1 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Skills and Competencies
Detailed below are the types of skills, experience and knowledge that are required of applicants applying for the post. The ‘Essential Requirements’ indicate the minimum requirements, and applicants lacking these attributes will not be considered for the post. The points detailed under ‘Desirable Requirements’ are additional attributes to enable the applicant to perform the position more effectively or with little or no training. They are not essential but may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.
SKILLS
High level of written, oral and communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences
High level of organisation and planning skills
An excellent classroom practitioner
Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils and parents
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils
Ability to investigate, solve problems and make decisions
Management of people and resources
Able to use own initiative and motivate others
Ability to demonstrate high level ICT skills in personal and educational situations
Ability to relate to and empathise with pupils and to develop trusting and respectful relationships with them
Respect for confidentiality of information concerning individual pupils and ability to use discretion in circumstances of disclosure
Ability to offer expertise in a specific subject or area
Ability to teach across primary age range
Commitment to an involvement in extra-curricular activities
Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the school
KNOWLEDGE/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Knowledge of current educational practice and issues
Evidence of continuing professional development
Take responsibility for their own professional development
Knowledge and experience of the national curriculum
Knowledge of the provisions of national strategies
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress
Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice/legislation
Knowledge of all phases of primary/secondary education (as appropriate)
Understanding of the implications of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs for teaching and learning
LEADERSHIP
As the lead professional in the classroom show an ability to advise and support other staff
Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through team working and mutual support; devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate
Plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by other staff in the classroom
Lead professional development through example and support
DISPOSITION AND ATTITUDE
Positive and optimistic attitude towards School Improvement and Inclusion
Open-minded and receptive to new ideas, approaches and challenges
Places high priority on effective team working and works easily and comfortably in a team environment
Commitment to an involvement in extra-curricular activities
Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the school
Assessment will be through a variety of methods i.e. application form, interview and tasks, references and certification.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- eager, enthusiastic and well supported children.
- good standards of achievement and attainment.
- the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment with extensive grounds.
- an exciting and evolving curriculum.
- a dedicated and professional staff team, committed to supporting teachers new to school.
a strong commitment to continuous professional career development and equal opportunities
Further details about the role
Class Teacher (MPS/UPS)
Full-Time and Permanent
Required to start 1 September 2025
The governing body are seeking to employ an inspirational and highly motivated teacher to join our dynamic and successful team. The post is to start in September 2025 ready for the new academic year. ECTs are very welcome to apply.
Ninelands Primary School is a large and popular two form entry school in Garforth, Leeds. We are fortunate to enjoy extensive school grounds, benefitting from a forest school area as well as playgrounds and fields with outdoor play equipment for children from Early Years through to Key Stage 2.
We are looking for an experienced and excellent practitioner who is passionate about teaching in Early Years or Key Stage 1 in the first instance. The successful candidate will understand how crucial this phase is in setting the foundations for future success. Ninelands is committed to developing staff who are driven professionals. Candidates should state in their application form their experience and particular skills.
We are looking for someone who:
- is able to create magical moments that captivate children
- can work in partnership with families to provide the best possible start for all children
- understands the place of play within the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and loves being outside come rain or shine
- can ensure equality and promote inclusive practice
- can set high expectations for behaviour and embed positive attitudes
- can offer a fantastic provision that promotes high engagement and quality learning opportunities
- can recognise progress, understand needs and move children on in their learning
- has experience of teaching in Early Years or Key Stage 1, either in their current role, a previous post or on teaching practices.
- has solid knowledge and understanding of the Early Years and Key Stage 1 Curriculum
Commitment to safeguarding
Ninelands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are
subject to a DBS enhanced check.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jcoyle@ninelands-school.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ninelands Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 453 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ninelands Primary School website
- Email address
- jcoyle@ninelands-school.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2878370
Welcome to Ninelands Primary School.
We love learning, particularly outdoors, and have a reputation for high academic results and outstanding pastoral care.
We believe that children should work hard, but that education should be stimulating, enjoyable and exciting. We believe in good discipline and academic achievement but also in the education of the whole child and therefore offer experiences in the widest possible range of areas of study including the arts and outdoor learning. Our extensive grounds include an allotment, pond, wild area, two fields, three playgrounds and a fantastic new purpose built foundation area. We have a strong music tradition and a passion for creativity in all areas of the curriculum.
We welcome parents/carers as partners in their children’s education. A successful partnership depends on close co-operation, support and trust between home and school and recognition that we have a shared responsibility. We operate an open door policy where parents/carers can raise worries, ask questions and share information freely.
All our talented staff strive to maintain a caring, safe, happy, purposeful and stimulating environment where each child feels respected and valued and is encouraged to achieve their true potential. We are part of the Noctua School Alliance and also such work very closely with our neighbouring primary schools and Garforth Academy, our feeder high school, to ensure high quality experiences and education for all families in the Garforth community.
For over 60 years we have worked in close partnership with our children and their families to ensure that everyone achieves success and enjoys their time with us.
Arranging a visit to Ninelands Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jcoyle@ninelands-school.co.uk.
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