Class Teacher

Robin Hood Primary School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3BG

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September, 2025

• Closing date

  13 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

JoinOurTeam at Robin Hood Primary School!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher who wishes to join a supportive, fabulous team at Robin Hood in either Nursery or Reception.

We are seeking individuals with a positive mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching for all our pupils. As part of our dynamic and welcoming team, you will inspire and motivate children to strive for success while fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment.

We are looking for creative educators who are willing to innovate and take well-supported risks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children. A confident and reflective practitioner who goes the extra mile for our students will thrive in our school community.

About Us

Robin Hood Primary School is a 2-form entry primary school located on the border of South Leeds and Wakefield. We serve a close-knit community in Robin Hood and Rothwell, with approximately 10% of our children eligible for Pupil Premium funding. Our school embodies an atmosphere of warmth, nurture and high aspirations, where every individual is valued.

Our Curriculum

Through a variety of engaging approaches, including educational visits, practical experiences, and outdoor learning, our teachers plan activities that stimulate children’s learning while enriching the curriculum creatively.

We teach children to be effective, independent learners, encouraging them to develop resilience, embrace challenges, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. We believe that every child can learn and grow, and we provide appropriate challenges to enable all students to progress in a language-rich environment.

Why Work at Robin Hood?

Supportive Leadership: Our dedicated leadership team is committed to your professional development while promoting a positive work-life balance.

InspiringStudents:Work with fantastic children who are eager to be inspired.

Collaborative Staff: Join a friendly, welcoming team that works exceptionally well together.

EngagedFamilies:Work with supportive families who are eager to collaborate in their children’s education.

What Makes Us Special?

ProudStaff:All of our staff reported feeling proud to be part of our school community.

ReducedWorkload:We listen and respond to staff voice around wellbeing and work closely together to ensure a healthy work-life balance for all at Robin Hood.

EnhancedWellbeingOffer:Enjoy a comprehensive wellbeing package through Vivup and Employee Assistance programme

Supportive Leadership:Teaching staff speak highly of leaders at Robin Hood, who have created a climate in which teachers are trusted to take risks and innovate for the benefit of pupils.

Our school is also in an extremely strong, stable position and therefore we are keen to hear from candidates who are Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to look around our school and will be holding show around appointments with our Acting Head of School, Miss Hobson, at the following times:

Wednesday 7th May at 1:30pm

Friday 9th May at 10am

Monday 12th May at 1:30pm

Other times may be available so please request this if necessary.

Please email the school office to book your visit: office@robinhood.leeds.sch.uk

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

About Robin Hood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robin Hood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robin-hood-primary-school-wakefield

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