Class Teacher to Cover Maternity Leave
Talbot Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1AFThis job expired on 18 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
October 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher to Cover Maternity Leave job summary
Would you like to work in an ‘exceptional, happy and friendly school’ (Ofsted March 2023), where you can inspire our children’s love of learning? Talbot Primary is an outstanding school, and we are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our dedicated, hardworking and friendly team where there is a shared ambition to continue to make our school the best it can be. You will need to be highly motivated and have commitment to meet the needs of all our children.
Our school is a large two form, 3-11 primary based in Roundhay. We have wonderful pupils and a hardworking, committed staff who have helped shape the school into a nurturing and vibrant educational establishment at the heart of the community. We take pride in the fact that our pupils are keen to learn, polite and exemplary in their conduct and interactions.
In return we can offer:
- a supportive and friendly team of colleagues;
- joint planning, preparation and assessment time with your job-share and year group partner;
- excellent professional development opportunities;
- enthusiastic and engaged children;
- a firm commitment to the well-being of our children and staff and
- supportive parents and governors.
Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcomed.
Talbot Primary is a successful and very popular primary. We are committed to providing the highest standards of learning and are proud of our achievements (visit our website www.talbot.leeds.sch.uk for more information). We promote diversity and we want a work force that represents the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all irrespective of sex, sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.
Talbot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check as part of our safer recruitment procedures. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on line.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Your Application
In your personal statement, please highlight:
- Your key strengths
- Relevant experience
- What makes you a great fit for our school
- How you could make a positive contribution to our wider school community
If you have the skills and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you.
Interested candidates are invited to visit the school on Tuesday 5th May at 4.00pm and Thursday 7th May at 4.00pm
Please contact recruitment@talbotprimary.mlt.co.uk to confirm attendance or if you have any questions relating to this post.
Closing Date for applications: Monday 18th May, 2026
Shortlisting applications: Tuesday 19th May, 2026
Interviews: Thursday 20th May, 2026
Moorlands Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond the Trust. The Trust adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safer recruitment including social media checks on all shortlisted candidates. All persons employed by the Trust, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the Trust have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.
Further information about the job
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.
About Talbot Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 479 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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